Today, August 2, 2025, marks one hundred and one years since the birth of the African American writer and activist James Baldwin; and inspired by his life and work, I have come to two conclusions about the meaning of secularism.
At the time this essay is published on this blog, it is the summer of 2025, and Dami Hope and Indiyah Polack are in a relationship. A gorgeous and fashionable couple who each have a significant presence as content creators on social media, they met on Season 8 of the hit British reality dating show... Continue Reading →
When it comes to the comparative study of Buddhism and Christianity, many scholars, theologians, and religious practitioners recognize the similarities and differences between the doctrines of these two religions. For instance, an academic journal known as Buddhist-Christian Studies explores “comparative methodology and historical comparisons” as well as highlighting “thoughtful articles, conference reports, and book reviews”... Continue Reading →
I do wrestle with reconciling magic with Christianity....The God I have a personal relationship with is one of compassion, forgiveness, and understanding, and who challenges Her children to be brave and stand up for justice and righteousness.
A little life update: since my last post here, I have been admitted into Wake Forest School of Divinity in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where I am working towards earning a Master of Divinity. I definitely can go into detail at a later date about what grad school has been like thus far, and I know... Continue Reading →
I am a Black woman living in America. My whole life, the culture that surrounds me has taught me that the value of a Black woman is largely extrinsic. Like Aunt Viv in the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air or Regina King’s role in Miss Congeniality 2, the Black woman is most often portrayed in the... Continue Reading →
A little over half a year ago, I was diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). As I have learned more about this disorder, I have come to realize that the symptoms have actually been present my entire life. For instance, when it comes to clothes, I have always had a gnawing anxiety about leaving the... Continue Reading →
A few months ago, I was in my bedroom working on the layout for my blog and I had just got off the phone with my dad. It was almost time to go to work at my part-time job at the movie theater on the nice side of town. We spent most of the conversation... Continue Reading →
Sankofa Virgo 