The Brown Gothamite
I Celebrate My Daughter
I Celebrate My Daughter

Each day, I look at you and realize what it means to be blessed.

D.R.I.V.E.
D.R.I.V.E.

As we come to the close of my daughter’s first full year of competitive sports, I’m thinking about one method she has used to aid her success and enjoyment.

​A Love Letter to the 2018 Women’s Final Four
​A Love Letter to the 2018 Women’s Final Four

We hoped that our experience in Columbus would be fun. Then, we arrived, and all of our expectations were exceeded.

Pep & Pop Hoops!
12 Things I Learned and Love About the WNBA by Camilla Persley
12 Things I Learned and Love About the WNBA by Camilla Persley

This is the first ever article written by my daughter! These are her takeaways after interviewing several WNBA players and coaches this summer. I could not be more proud of her work and advocacy.

All-Stars Skylar Diggins-Smith & Liz Cambage
All-Stars Skylar Diggins-Smith & Liz Cambage

We were able to interview two of the best players in the WNBA, Skylar Diggins-Smith and Liz Cambage of the Dallas WIngs!

WNBA Rookies: Monique Billings & Jordin Canada
WNBA Rookies: Monique Billings & Jordin Canada

The perspectives of two WNBA rookies from UCLA: Jordin Canada & Monique Billings.

Advice For My daughter
The Inspirations: Malala Yousafzai
The Inspirations: Malala Yousafzai

"One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world." - Malala Yousafzai

 

The Inspirations: Keke Palmer
The Inspirations: Keke Palmer
The Inspirations: Alicia Keys
The Inspirations: Alicia Keys
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The Inspirations: Skylar Diggins
The Inspirations: Misty Copeland
The Inspirations: Misty Copeland

The next Inspiration is the incredible Misty Copeland. 

The Inspirations
The Inspirations

I created a new photo project that focuses on The Inspirations. These are people who are inspiring my daughter, me, or others close to us.

10 Things I Learned About Christy Turlington Burns and Every Mother Counts
10 Things I Learned About Christy Turlington Burns and Every Mother Counts

"What are the challenges but also what are the solutions."

 
The G.O.A.T.
The G.O.A.T.

It has been so exciting watching Serena Williams play all these years. No doubt, she is the G.O.A.T.

Camilla and Christy: Why Every Mother Counts
Camilla and Christy: Why Every Mother Counts

Here is my daughter's interview with Christy Turlington Burns! 

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My Friend Emily

My friend Emily was recently profiled and shares her story of courage and resilience. 

Pepper's Library
Five 2016 Books Added To Pepper's Library!
Five 2016 Books Added To Pepper's Library!

Here are five wonderful 2016 books to add to your child's library!

I am Martin Luther King, Jr. by Brad Metzler and Christopher Eliopoulos
I am Martin Luther King, Jr. by Brad Metzler and Christopher Eliopoulos
Mixed Me by Taye Diggs and Shane Evans
Mixed Me by Taye Diggs and Shane Evans
Basketball Belles
Basketball Belles

My daughter and I recently discovered the great book Basketball Belles: How Two Teams and One Scrappy Player Put Women's Hoops on the Map by Sue Macy and illustrated by Matt Collins.

The Skin You Live In
The Skin You Live In

"Hey, Look at your skin . . . The wonderful skin you live in!"

The Case For Loving by Selina Alko and Sean Qualls
The Case For Loving by Selina Alko and Sean Qualls

"Imagine not being able to marry the person you loved, just because they were of a race different from your own."

Langston Hughes: My Favorite Writer
Langston Hughes: My Favorite Writer

 

In honor of the birthday of Langston Hughes and the start of Black History Month

Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song
Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song

Want to continue the dialogue about Dr. King with your young child? Check out this wonderful children's book! 

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The Family Book by Todd Parr
Dog Eared by Amanda Harvey
Dog Eared by Amanda Harvey

“Out of my way, Big Ears!”
Otis is happily strolling in the park one day when a bully dog taunts him with this insult.