Still in shock. What an absolute honor to receive this award! A huge thank you to everyone who has supported me and believed in the work I do; an even bigger thank you to the aunties who made this possible, and my own hooyo macaan for inspiring it. #SomaliaHanoolato πΈπ΄ππΎ
.@ShewondaLeger interviewed MarΓa Carolina Quintana director of Las Perras! "Here is a story for audiences to reflect upon the darkest side of catcalling... My main focus are the women... the whole idea of the film is to empower us." https://t.co/Q5Qrf7j8F9 #agnesfilms#LasPerras
Being #BlackintheIvory? Listen, you have to have your own back always β oh, and be ready for some nonsense at the drop! From microagressions at meetings, to poor mentorship, to straight racism/tokenizing. I have too many stories from my time to even choose one to share. Do better
@SubanNurCooley We connected because you brought "Friend" into this world. Last year, when I was in your situation, his presence, energy, and LOVE always made me SMILE. Even miles apart, he still brings me joy. So, I have no choice but to stay connected to youπ€¦πΎββοΈπ€·πΎββοΈ. Love you ππ€ͺ
@KairosRTP today my students in "intro to writing studies" gave a presentation about the journal. Check out their handout inspired by your site. Told them I would tell y'all about the amazing job they did.
Folks outchea tryin' get hair, nails, and @FashionNova outfits paid for ... while I need 3lbs of grouper fillet, 2lbs of shrimp, and 2lbs of salmon so I can meal prep for the week. #pescetarianstruggles
Grading my first set of text responses this semester and seeing Dr. Leger in the header ...πππ... I think of #allthathardwork to be addressed as Dr., it was worth it. Now on to a new set of obstacles to become tenure.
To the Newly PhDs and Newly Appointed ...
"Keep your head up, what?
Keep your head up, that's right
Whenever this life get tough, you gotta fight
With my homegirls standing to my left and my right
True blue, it's tight like glue"
#LivingSinglethemesong#QueenLatifah
"Hairism & Colorism". Two topics that I feel very passionate about. My goal is to use my platform to speak on issues throughout the world, in a creative way to bring people together, cause brainstorms, & challenge ways of thinking, all leading to POSITIVE CHANGE #HairismColorism