I’m a people pleaser, which makes me a dishonest person. This admission is a jarring contradiction for a therapist, yet it is an inescapable truth. I’ve spent years guiding others toward authenticity ...
How a Viral Moment Sparked a National Conversation on Identity, Authenticity, and Success Code switching, whether you ...
Ask most black professionals what they do to fit in at work, and you’ll get a knowing head nod. Many of us are so used to changing up how we speak, look, and act to make others comfortable that we’re ...
Last year, countless brands, businesses, and organizations publicly made pledges, promises, and action plans to address the lack of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workforce. As a Black woman, ...
Code-switching is more than just a linguistic phenomenon; it’s a dynamic expression of identity, culture, and survival. Code-switching is a nuanced and multifaceted practice that goes beyond merely ...
Travel funding is even harder to come by these days than it used to be. In the community college world, that’s saying something. I mention it in light of this piece in the Chronicle about the Aspen ...
In translation, I asked my cousin how his day was going, and he responded that he was doing all right, but he’s upset about the last minute work he’s getting from his co-workers (he’s an event ...