A popular prompt for Women’s History Month is letter writing to an inspirational woman. Below is a letter written to my grandmother. As I write this to you, my mind returns to childhood. The best mornings began with mud pies baked under the Louisiana sun and evenings were spent pulling…

Aja, also known as Wild Wind, is a rare African Earth goddess who cures the sick with herbs while protecting the forests and woodland creatures. She is also said to be kind, revealing herself to humans in a peaceful and humble manner. Worshiping Aja is even more of a rarity…

On December 10th, 1976, Karen Beecher became the first Black female superhero to appear in DC Comics, debuting in Volume 1, Issue #45 of Teen Titans. Karen was an engineer whose ingenuity led to her superhero status as ‘Bumblebee.’ Her origin story and character development begin her journey with…

The celebration of Black History Month is synonymous with famous Black leaders of the past who revolutionized history and inspired the world. While the posthumous acclaim that centers the work and lives of people like Frederick Douglas, Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, and Rosa Parks is rightfully a tradition…

Remember when a middle school in Mississippi offered girls “healthy literature” and shapewear to improve their body image? I do because it happened less than three weeks ago, reminding girls and women that even in 2022, your body is not just for you. Women’s bodies are still up for…

“I just get it in my mind and I just go ahead and paint but I can’t look at nothing and paint. No trees, no nothing. I just make my own tree in my mind, that’s the way I paint.” These were the words of my great-great grandmother, Clementine…

Before the day is over, a message from a random email address will be waiting in my inbox. I’ll open this message, only to see an unsolicited picture of a penis — the infamous dick pic — courtesy of an anonymous sender. The reason I know that an unknown…

Witchcraft has become a staple of American popular culture and storytelling. We see people dressed as witches for Halloween and countless films and book plots include witches, but “witches” possess qualities we all need. You see, being a witch doesn’t require a broomstick or a big, pointy hat. You…

Over the past two weeks, I’ve dedicated free time to reading my old journal entries, and I noticed a disturbing pattern — I’ve spent most of my life ambivalent about my body. …