After growing up in Chicago, I fell in love with the winter seasons of what some economists mis-frame as the Global South. In Mexico, and Antigua and Barbuda, I enjoyed the year-round warm weather. The sun wrapped its arms around me from January to December for eight years. Every morning I stepped outdoors this week, the dark sky and cold temperatures reminded me of the life I left behind. I struggled to accept the separation. Being back in the States feels like dating an ex-

My new office What or who do you call God? Are you agnostic, not knowing how to reference a Creator? Think about these two questions for a second. I'm not here to judge your answer. Nor am I interested in debates about "My God" and "Your God." However, you recognize or choose not to acknowledge a supreme being is your business. To paraphrase Malcolm X, el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz, invisible divisions disrupt unity the moment we discuss religion. Let's instead focus on building a

What can you accomplish in two hours? If you live or have family in California, it might feel impossible to do anything for more than a...

The not-so-happy Lindsay family's departure. What will you do differently? In these first few days of 2025, we have time to change. As...

Have you ever experienced death? If you're seeing these words, you're alive. Consider literacy and eyesight two blessings. By this...

Dear Vizuri, Fourteen years old is official! You're no longer daddy's little princessa warrior like I have you saved in my phone. In four...

Are you here or in your head today? At least once this week, you left work feeling overwhelmed. If you want me to tell you that stress is...

How is this season treating you? Have you changed like the leaves on trees? Perhaps you are cold, like the frigid temperatures in...

What are you thankful for today? Despite the unfortunate news of Trump’s premature cabinet picks, current injustices, and health...

Do you remember "Iron Mike Tyson" in his prime? He was a phenomenal fighter. The death stare he gave opponents at the start of matches...

How would you define Umoja? Umoja is the Swahili word for unity. It is also a rallying cry for people of the African diaspora to...

It's business as usual. After the disappointing election results, I opened an encouraging email and read that, despite Tuesday's outcome,...

What do you think is possible? Consider the possibilities for this moment in history. Chances are you are living within the limits of...

What sacrifices are you willing to make? Consider a goal and the anticipated result. To achieve the outcome, you must let something go....

Have you ever had concerns about a job? You had the necessary skills and knowledge to complete the task, but you didn't have the...

"Something told me, and God reassured me that while we are here, we will not experience a hurricane." I listened as my wife talked about...

Do you ever wish you could travel back in time? Possibly, you would return to a younger age and prevent a mistake. Perhaps you would tell...

Stand still or sit down for just a few seconds. Close your eyes. Did you trust that everything would remain the same when you looked...

What frightens you? Do you fear a violent death, natural disasters, or something more familiar like spiders? It's healthy to have fears....

How do you handle struggle?" Following my presentation at the 2024 AMEE conference in Switzerland, the question popped up on a monitor....