I am...

I am:

poet, writer, thinker, visionary, scholar, chef, Black, Woman,

I am also:

homegirl, daughter, sister, advocate, survivor, human 

I am still:

becoming

Most of all I am thrilled to be here sharing space with people who are also still coming into their own and finding their way as well.

I hail from SoFlo and currently, I am a Professor in African American Literature and Culture.

Fun Fact:

I write how I talk. Thus, don’t be alarmed by the overwhelming usage of “ain’t, gon, yaaaaaaas, whateva, and, PERIODT” in this space.

Fun Fun Fact:

I went to law school and culinary arts school before earning a Masters and PhD.