Sep 15, 2021An Open Letter to Chris Rufo: Tell the Truth about Critical Race Theory.Dear Chris Rufo, I’ll give it to you. You know how to craft catchy talking points. Your one-liners make for easy clicks and retweets. However, they won’t change history. They can’t. The truth remains constant. Even your Georgetown degree and high paying lobbying positions (writing propaganda scribbled across school board…Critical Race Theory4 min readCritical Race Theory4 min read
Apr 20, 2021Dismantling Statement Culture in Five StepsThe morning after Daunte Wright was killed by veteran police officer Kim Potter, my Executive Director (ED) called me. She was feeling broken up and outraged about the senseless killing of another young Black life. She asked me to write a statement. I am tired of writing statements. My ED’s…George Floyd5 min readGeorge Floyd5 min read
Aug 18, 2018Living with Epilepsy: The day he thought I’d diedI had my first Gran Mal seizure when I was 13 years old. When my peers seemed preoccupied with designer jeans, body image, and teenage love, I felt forced onto a narrow and precarious ledge, standing between life and death. That first seizure happened on an airplane bound for New…Mental Health14 min readMental Health14 min read
