Truth be told, I’ve been woefully disengaged. It’s a symptom of being disenchanted, disgruntled, disheartened. The weight of goings-on in my community, my state, and my country have left me feeling deflated. I’ve been feeling like my voice, no matter how loud, is muted. There are … [Read more...] about Mom Activists Are a Force — “From Changing Diapers to Changing the World”
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Settle Into Discomfort
Being brown means always being somewhat uncomfortable in America. Many, if not most, of y’all need to settle into your discomfort for a while. Pretend it’s the aptly named La-Z-boy and trick yourself into nestling in, knees tucked under, cup of tea in hand. You … [Read more...] about Settle Into Discomfort
July 4th Isn’t What It Used to Be
The 4th of July has long been my favorite holiday, but it's not what it used to be. I viewed it from an immigrant’s perspective only and marveled at how my parents immigrated to Philadelphia from Calcutta, India with two young children in tow. They built a life here and … [Read more...] about July 4th Isn’t What It Used to Be
Shot@Life Summit – Where Tribes Meet
When I am at the Shot@Life Summit I am with my tribe, my people, my girls. These are like-minded, smart, passionate women who yammer about the same issues at their dinner table as I do at mine. I suppose we annoy our families and friends in the same way, but when we are together … [Read more...] about Shot@Life Summit – Where Tribes Meet