Growing up my parents taught me many valuable truths that have served me well as an adult. However, in my early 30s, as I began to confront & heal from the traumas that occurred as a young adult, one thing became clear: I wasn’t taught to trust my intuition, that knowing deep in your gut... Continue Reading →

Been reflecting on my how I show up in the world in light of some learnings from Chicago Foundation for Women Willie’s Warriors retreat. During the retreat presenter Mia Birdsong extended wisdom, hope, resilience, and insight when she led a discussion on Black Women’s Culture of Leadership. There were 5 themes that Mia shared with... Continue Reading →

Spent Ash Wednesday with Community Renewal Society’s Policy Director Saeed Richardson & Community Organizer @yaacovdelaney . We lobbied for legislation on CRS’s Restoring Opportunities & Justice Reform platform. In particular, we focused on our HB 2620/SB 2054 Restorative Sentencing Bill & HB 3332 Tax Incentives for Landlord. We strategized with a few senators, one being... Continue Reading →