I wonder if there will ever be anything as validating as someone holding my hand in public.

Joyous Final Day of Kwanzaa!! Let Imani guide our 2026 with grace and joy!

Me: giving a 23 year old advice on surviving as a Black woman and teaching fundamental Black culture that school and the Upper Midwest neglected her 23 year old: teaching me how to wear makeup and different winter hairstyles while coaching me on how her generation thinks Circle of Life

Joyous Sixth Day of Kwanzaa! Habari Gani? Kuumba!

About that time... No ham this year since partner is a vegetarian, but I'll chew on pork afterwards to make sure I stay moving forward!

2025 reminded me that people who want me in their lives will show it. Here's to chasing myself and allowing love to work where she's allowed.

And proud of it

One day, we'll actually value humanity

Feels weird not seeing every state listed, like the beginning of a dystopian timeline.

Joyous Fifth Day of Kwanzaa! Today, we celebrate Nia, which is a big one for me. This year has helped craft me into who my Nia needs.

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When the holiday season is ending and your will to live returns...!

Joyous Fourth Day of Kwanzaa! Habari Gani? Ujamaa!

Habari Gani? Ujima! Joyous Third Day of Kwanzaa!

On the second day of Kwanzaa, we celebrate Kujichagulia!

Polyamory: dating for those with a scheduling kink.

Joyous First Day of Kwanzaa!! Habari Gani? My favorite: Umoja!

Christmas Miracle: new partner unlocked. Looks like 2026 is gonna have a strong start.

Some of us have greater destinies...

I don't want much in life

Winter Solstice, 2017 It was our first date. You had a Michael Jackson playlist in your car. We went to a cheesy Tim Burton themed restaurant near the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, and we fussed at Edward Scissorhands for trying to touch my hair. Our kiss was perfect. I miss you so very much.

Ok, but, my US Women's History syllabus looks nice with this Black feminist lens on it, and I just wanna feel proud about that.

Got me shooting flare guns for help

My life is limited. My love is infinite.

Grades submitted and officially done with my first tenure track semester!

Today, I got a hug. Finally. Let's see how long this will hold me. What is it with Midwesterners not liking physical contact? As cold as it is, wouldn't you want as much body heat as possible??

Being touch starved is one of the cruelest tortures. I haven't had a hug in weeks.

How am I allowed to teach?

Sometimes, friends are here to keep us in a delusional state for our own sake of peace. Friend: Maybe you're just TOO sexy for people there. Like, you ooze with intimidation and they don't wanna waste your time. Me: You know what, that makes so much more sense. I mean, obviously, right??

-59 with wind chill. Fun.

I don't understand how it can be so sunny and yet so frigid cold! Isn't that the sun's one job??

The vibe I bring and create where it ain't.

Went to my first kickboxing class and was told I'm a natural... ...cause this bitch be throwing hands.

Just had my first mammogram and I remember when I used to charge for this kind of kink.

Nine years ago today, I tripped over a plant during my college commencement ceremony.

Everytime. Every damn time.

There are few joys as wonderful as kids saying you're their friend. 🥰

Decided to pick out today. Any 4c stylist in the Upper Midwest? #naturalhair #minifro

One year ago, I was interviewing for the dream I'm living now.

Today, I set up a kinara in my office, and I'm pretty sure my colleague now thinks I'm Jewish. 😅

Kickboxing Lessons: ✅ Shooting Range Practice: ✅ Read and Contemplation Schedule: ✅ Investing more in myself rather than chasing empty validations.

Best reminder a comrade recently shared with me: "Real recognize real, but so do fake. Both act accordingly."

I enjoy defying gravity Gravity of white supremacy Of patriarchy Of what colonialism teaches what Blackness is My Blackness is the most pleasing discomfort that leads to liberation, when Mammie, Jezebel, and Sapphire define racial insecurities that continue to uphold what my hair has conquered.