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No amount of bargaining or denial will change that simple bead of truth.

Four years ago, almost to the (very rainy) day, I walked down the Lawn with my mom. I remember peeking through every open door, turning away before I could make awkward eye contact with any of the occupants.

 An Exploration of the True Intentions Behind UVA’s Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At the University of Virginia, the Instagram account @barstooluva has amassed thousands of followers.

My mother was born with a green ribbon wrapped around her left thumb

when i was growing up, the waves crashing against the assateague island beach sounded like mother nature raking her nails down a sandy chalkboard.

she sits by her fire, gently tending its flames 

The women know the answer

Earlier this month, I was fortunate enough to have a conversation with the lovely MaKshya Tolbert. In addition to being an artist, award-winning poet, and author of the forthcoming poetry collection Shade is a Place, she was also my first instructor of poetry.