I Used to Live in the Theater

My mom is an actress. She doesn't act much anymore, but when I was a kid, I came along to all of her performances. She captivated audiences with her monologues, and when it came to the one woman shows...

I'm No Stranger to Adversity

To tell you a little about myself, I am a black woman. Although, you can probably guess that much just from looking at me. I have other labels that I can announce to the would to even further justify the fact that I am...

Hack-A-Thons

When I was a freshman, my mentor, an upperclassman came to me and asked if I was busy on a particular weekend. He told me that, if I wanted, I could try to win some prizes, and maybe even some money, while...

Creating a Diverse Fellowship for Artists

In 2022, a couple of friends and I got together and decided to make a fellowship centered around helping people make and complete creative projects and works. We all shared the same love of art and writing...