Inspiration from Other Authors – Page 4

My divorce was not a battle.

Divorce does not equal failure. We did not fail; it simply did not work. I pray for his wellbeing as I do my own and I wish him nothing but God’s choosiest blessings.

Songs that held me together in 2022

Sharing some songs that ministered to me in 2022. Check out my playlist on Amazon Music.

Beyond Monet: Commentary

I saw myself and my work in the descriptions of Monet and his work.

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Successfully Pays Tribute, Moves Mythology Forward

Director Ryan Coogler had a thin line to walk for his sequel to Black Panther. Following up 2018’s mega-hit that was unlike any Marvel superhero we’d seen before, reaching out to audiences and cultures that previously felt underserved by blockbuster entertainment, would have been difficult enough. Coogler had an opportunity to direct a sequel toContinueContinue reading “‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Successfully Pays Tribute, Moves Mythology Forward”

Sermon: Giving God the Glory by Dewey Smith

Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God — what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Sermon: It doesn’t fit.

Words that come in season are a wonder. And a blessing. https://youtu.be/590byoV58Ss What did you get from this?

Song: The Forever Now

This song was performed shortly before the last episode. The first chords have played at the beginning and end of every episode. It wasn’t until the final season that we got a full sing with amazingly poignant lyrics.

Convo: Don’t Drop the Mic (T.D. Jakes & Steven Furtick)

This is such a great conversation on faith, growth and leadership. Conversation: JD Jakes and Steven Furtick https://youtu.be/wFtEzyB2uJk

I AM WOMAN: A Book List from the Timeline

421 Years of Black Women Using Their Words This book list is derived from the African American Women Using Our Words Timeline I developed for I AM WOMAN: Expressions of Black Womanhood in America. As with most creative projects, I had no idea where the timeline would lead. This is by no means a fullContinueContinue reading “I AM WOMAN: A Book List from the Timeline”

MLK Memorial Quotes

The opening of the The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC was a big event for me. I had been looking forward to it for years and truly tried to score tickets to any grand opening event. It opened in its state of the art designer building in September 2016.ContinueContinue reading “MLK Memorial Quotes”