They told us modesty was a virtue. Especially us women. Be soft-spoken. Be agreeable. Don’t take up too much space. Don’t say too many good things about yourself, because that’s “arrogant.” And for a long time, I believed them. But I’m done. As Maya Angelou said, “Modesty is a learned affectation.” And when I heard […]
Haitian Flag Day and the Legacy of Slavery: Why ‘Human Nature’ Is Not an Excuse
Last week, during a deep and spirited conversation with a friend, we landed on a topic that sits heavy in the heart but is often tiptoed around—slavery and human nature. My friend said something I’ve heard before: that human nature is cyclical, that injustices like slavery have always existed and will continue unless someone disrupts […]
A Mother’s Love: The Complicated Miracle
They say a mother’s love is the greatest love of all.And yes—it is.It is the first language we ever learn, often without words. It is the hand that holds our tiny body, the soft eyes that watch us sleep, the fierce prayer whispered when we stumble, and the steady presence that echoes even when she’s […]
