Five lesser known Black leaders we should celebrate

Black history is full of incredible and inspiring individuals who have made significant contributions to society and culture. While some of these figures are well-known, many others have been overlooked and deserve to be recognized. In celebration of Black History Month, I will spend some time this month looking at Black people who have made … Continue reading Five lesser known Black leaders we should celebrate

10 ways white folks should celebrate Black History month

Celebrate the Black community in America this month, and really we should never stop celebrating the wealth of history, knowledge, and contributions that Black people have given to the world. As white people we still have much progress to make and a lot to learn, but here are some simple ways to start. We still … Continue reading 10 ways white folks should celebrate Black History month

It’s a hard Knox life

A few weeks ago, I got excited when my cousin Brenda shared that she had a breakthrough in discovering more of our shared ancestry. Through her research she found that my paternal grandmother’s family had been traced back to 1510 “with many generations being highly regarded Reverends.” My interest was especially piqued when she disclosed … Continue reading It’s a hard Knox life

The beautiful soul and senseless death of Tyre Nichols

I listened intently this morning as Attorney Ben Crump described the disposition of Tyre Nichols' mother after his beating death at the hands of five Memphis cops. "She believes her son was sent here on a mission from God." Crump lamented, "She has to believe this in order to cope with what happened to her … Continue reading The beautiful soul and senseless death of Tyre Nichols