Some traditions I proudly uphold. Others, well, my ancestors will have to forgive me. I have a confession to make. Actually, several. I am a Haitian-born, Caribbean-raised woman, a wife,…
I was born on an island. I love the ocean. I love the smell of all oceans. In Boston, Maine, and near any harbor, I can detect the faintest whiff…
Like many things in my life, I never aspired to do a TEDx talk. Don't get me wrong, I am an avid consumer of TED talks. I have always admired…
In March, and hopefully not only this month, we celebrate the victories, challenges, and contributions of women and take stock of the work still to be done. Just as studying…
In September 2019, we came out in droves to demand action on climate change. When the racial reckoning began in 2020, we checked on our Black friends. When Asian hate…
It was a simple question yet a profound and revelatory one: who takes care of the girls and the young women? While I felt that it was directed at me,…