Recently, I got off the phone with my mom, who shared some family updates— the on-goings of our family in the States, Antigua, and Tobago. Most of the news was positive; one piece wasn’t so positive, though. I learned that a family member was at the beginning stages of a debilitating mental and physical illness. When I hear about illness, I can’t help but think about death. … [Read more...]
How Black Churches Are Handling Trump Turmoil After the Election
Was the election a topic in your church this past Sunday? In several churches across the land, preachers decided to dedicate their sermons to the election. Understandably, many African American took the election of Donald J. Trump hard. Trump's campaign took on harsh racist undertones, he failed to quickly disavow white supremacist support, he spewed misogyny, encouraged … [Read more...]
Here’s How Trump Will Dismantle Obama’s Legacy..Bit..by..Bit
Well can't say we didn't see this coming. The Republicans have tried everything to block and repel progress made under President Obama's legislation. So here's where Trump is likely to tear away at Obama's legacy. NBC BLCK has the story. By Perry Bacon Jr. As President Obama prepares to sit down with his successor, Donald Trump, in a White House meeting on Thursday that … [Read more...]
5 Mental Blocks You Must Overcome to Live Courageously
It takes courage to live a life you love. Recently I have been on a mission to live courageously. This has lead me to leave a marriage that was no longer loving, getting healthy, move across the country again and to give even more in my work to help others on their path. Courage is taking the steps to move toward destiny despite opposition. Iyanla Vanzant says “Courage comes by … [Read more...]
Dr. Maya Angelou’s Memorial Service
The details have been release about the memorial service honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Maya Angelou. Friends and family will gather to pay tribute to Dr. Angelou’s life in a private memorial service that will take place on Saturday, June 7th at 10:00am at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. If you are interested in viewing the service Wake Forest University … [Read more...]
Why I’m Glad I Changed My Last Name
It's been eight months since I became a wife and changed my last name from Ford to Myricks. Initially, I was pretty hesitant. I had grown fond of my name. It was my identity, it was part of me, it was who I was. I wasn't sure how I could remain the same person with a new last name. I had discussed with my now-husband how he would feel if I hyphenated my last name. He was … [Read more...]