thirty-four candles.
today's my birthday. here's my gift to you.
*taps mic* Is this thing on?
It’s been a while but I’m back - and that’s what matters. This letter is special, because it’s dropping in your inbox on my 34th birthday - and for the first time in years, I’m OOO. Enjoying myself. Reflecting. Being grateful.
A lot has happened since the last time I sent you an email… I quit my job. I got a new one, and now I feel like the world is open to me again. Transitions are hard, but choosing myself has been the best decision ever. I hope you find that same joy. It’s yours to choose.
This is my DREAM year, and I genuinely believe that I’m worthy of my dream life.
Here are some things I think you’ll enjoy reading. It’s Labor Day weekend. You have the time. (click the bold words to read more)
Turns out we were right all along about Breonna Taylor’s death. Several officers have been charged for their roles in her death. And it all started with a fake warrant.
In “I told you so” news, there’s a diversity problem in news & journalism. Now I have the numbers to prove it.
These two separate cover stories on Chloe & Halle Bailey from ESSENCE are worth the read if you love a good coming-of-age story.
This piece written by Nikki Giovanni on the importance of Venus in Serena’s life, as they both transition into dreaming new dreams is a must-read.
LeBron James’ sons are ready to step into the limelight. This piece in Sports Illustrated profiles the King deep in his Dad bag.
Need some new musical vibes this weekend? Here are a few suggestions:
Watch JID’s video for “Kody Blu 31”, and Kendrick Lamar’s short film for “We Cry Together” (psa: very toxic relationship content, however the storytelling… *chef’s kiss*)
That’s all for this week. See you next Friday. In the meantime - leave a comment and let me know what you’d like to see in this newsletter as we go forward together.