Can You Be Happy Being Last on the List?
On January 20th, I sat like most of America watching history being made. Regardless of one's political views, the fact remains that a woman and of color was in the position of Vice President of the United Stated- something my mother and certainly…
A Focus on the Future After a Year of Loss and Lessons
2020 respresents a lot of loss for me, as it does for many others. It also represents a year where I was reminded of just how creative, flexible, compassionate, and resourceful I can be and how the lessons from my past can help me focus on the…
Becoming a Part of History- The Miriam DeCosta Sugarman Marker Dedication Ceremony
There are not many moments when you're invited to be a part of history. Last Monday, I had the honor of speaking on the program for a major moment in University of Memphis history.
As part of the University of Memphis' initiatives to Eradicate…
20 Years Later. A Teen Mom Homecoming Achievement.
Have you ever achieved something that you didn't even consider pursuing because you didn't even know it was a "thing."
Well, here's my teen mom homecoming achievement. 20 years I did just that when I was named Ms. University of Memphis 2000-2001.
Teen…