When you see what the deficit is, then you have to do something about it.” — Viola Davis This morning was one of my best. Somehow I managed to wake up at 3:30 am, read the news and found myself on a treadmill running in the Boston University fitness center atRead More →
When looking to launch careers many look to relocate to cities such as Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles or Chicago. Unfortunately, this practice has lead many to believe that these are the only cities where real talent can be found. Surprisingly, there is a lot of talent coming from myRead More →
“The best thing is looking back and realizing how incredible life is. If you don’t take the time to think about or analyze your life you’ll never realize all the dots that are all connected. –Beyoncé This morning as I was headed to class I got a call from oneRead More →
Don’t Follow Your Passion, Follow Your Effort — Mark Cuban Mark Cuban is best known as the billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks. He is also a series regular on the hit reality TV series, Shark Tank. I’ve been a follower of Mark Cuban for a while for his businessRead More →
The price is high. The reward is great. Continue to be bold, courageous — Maya Angelou On August 30th of this year, I began my journey here in Boston, Massachusetts. As you know, I’m here because I’m currently at Boston University pursuing a Master of Science degree concentrating in TVRead More →
Love yourself first, and everything else falls in line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world. ” – Lucille Ball Returning from Atlanta and Homecoming this weekend back into grad school life was somewhat difficult. While kicking it with my friends all of myRead More →
When you’ve been blessed, pass it on, pass it on — Patti LaBelle Homecoming is supposed to be a time of celebration, reunion, and fun not crying. Unfortunately for the first time, I found myself uncontrollably crying in a portable restroom. As my writing becomes more and more vulnerable, IRead More →
I wouldn’t take nothing for my journey now.” — Maya Angelou It’s Homecoming week. A time of celebrating of black education, black excellence and my beloved alma mater, Morehouse College. I had quite a time at Morehouse. Can’t say that it was good. Definitely can’t say it was terrible. ItRead More →
I believe luck is preparation meeting opportunity. If you hadn’t been prepared when the opportunity came along, you wouldn’t have been lucky.” –Oprah James Wright. Candace Payne. Carly Rae Jepsen. All of these three individuals had the great honor of going viral. You may remember James Wright from his viralRead More →
This Fall I had the great honor of reading, “Black Privilege” by Charlamage Tha God. Like many of you, the only vivid memory I have of Charlamagne is the moment he called Kanye West, “Kanye Kardashian” on The Breakfast Club during an interview. I had seen Charlamagne on MTV aRead More →