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 […]
The Roller Coaster of Life: From Carimi’s Music to Mourning My Aunt
They say life is like a roller coaster—and this past month, I’ve felt every twist, every climb, and every heartbreaking drop. Just a few weeks ago, I was at the Carimi reunion concert, surrounded by my people, my culture, my childhood in melody form. That night was pure joy. The arena pulsed with pride and […]
