Kermit Says... believes in the power of treating people, regardless of the color of their skin, religion, class, ability, or age, with kindness, love, and respect. We believe that we each have a responsibility to stand up against injustice, discrimination, inequality, inequity, and bullying in all of its forms. While our views may be… Continue reading Kermit Says: We are an Uprising of Love
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Wellness Wednesday: Self-Care for Activists
In less than one week since the inauguration, Trump has taken action to repeal the Affordable Care Act, defund Planned Parenthood and sanctuary cities, build a wall along the US-Mexico border, and approve the controversial Dakota Access and Keystone Pipelines. In the wake of one of the largest protests in recent history, Trump's decisions serve… Continue reading Wellness Wednesday: Self-Care for Activists
Tuesday Tunesday: Songs for a Revolution
Tired feet marched on hard concrete. Colorful and condemning signs took up more space than bodies. Chants and passionate pleas for justice, freedom, and equality competed against honking cars and opposing views. These are the sounds of a revolution. It's oftentimes unpleasant. It's both time and energy consuming. It's never easy, but most things that matter never are. As… Continue reading Tuesday Tunesday: Songs for a Revolution
Motivational Monday: Answer the Call
Have you ever heard of American scholar Joseph Campbell's "The Hero's Journey"? No? Well, follow me for a minute. Campbell suggests that we live in an ordinary world and are then called to adventure because of some sort of pressure or challenge. We then refuse the call because of fear, anxiety, uncertainty, or possible danger.… Continue reading Motivational Monday: Answer the Call
Friday Findings: Dear Mr. President
Where were you when President Barack Obama won the 2008 Presidential election? I was a sophomore at Spelman College, a Historically Black College for women in Atlanta, Georgia. Sitting on my bed in Laura Spelman dormitory and closely monitoring the results, I was completely overcome with emotion when the final poll numbers were tallied. Barack Hussein… Continue reading Friday Findings: Dear Mr. President
Kermit Says: Safely March for Justice
With the end of one presidential administration and the beginning of another, stress, anxiety, fear, and frustration are at an all-time political high. While some will choose to process this transition by themselves or with loved ones, others plan to take it to the streets and protest in various marches all around the world.… Continue reading Kermit Says: Safely March for Justice
Wellness Wednesday: Essential Oils
Did you know our sense of smell is tied most closely to our memories? Or that it's our most powerful sense? Better yet, did you know there is a link between smell and our overall health? Smelling essential oils, in particular, have great benefits that go beyond smelling something pleasant when we get a whiff of… Continue reading Wellness Wednesday: Essential Oils
Tuesday Tunesday: Celebrating You
Happy Tunesday, friends! I hope everyone had a productive and reflective Martin Luther King Day yesterday. Much of my day was spent thinking about my life, who I am, and who I hope to become. And so much of my identity is undoubtedly tied to and shaped by every person I've encountered and ounce of… Continue reading Tuesday Tunesday: Celebrating You
Motivational Monday: You’re the One
A week and a day ago, I had the most surprising and empowering honor of attending President Obama's Farewell Address. It all happened so quickly, and to be honest, I'm still reeling and processing it all. It's one thing to hear him speak on television or the radio. It's an entirely different experience to… Continue reading Motivational Monday: You’re the One
Motivational Monday: The Audacity of Chutzpah
Happy Motivational Monday, friends. I hope you had a fun and relaxing weekend. I spent a great deal of time with my family and watched the Golden Globes from start to finish, and boy am I glad I did because it was filled with so many moving and inspiring moments, and one in particular stands… Continue reading Motivational Monday: The Audacity of Chutzpah
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