The strange and sad case of Botham Jean has me thinking constantly (to the point of losing sleep) about the important role of storytelling in social justice. The tension and disappointment I’ve felt about the local media coverage since the shooting bubbled to the surface yesterday after the Dallas Police Department released…
“History Has Its Eyes On You”
“In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” (Martin Luther King, Jr.) Nearly a week after I was startled by the flashing lights of police cars in front of Botham Shem Jean’s apartment complex, my heart feels heavier than ever. The weight…
No Justice, No Peace
“Can we get justice in our living room?” (Dominique Alexander, Next Generation Action Network) Rally for Botham Shem Jean Monday, September 10th outside Dallas Police Department Headquarters
Justice for Botham Shem Jean
The night of September 6th, I looked outside my window and saw an alarming amount of police cars parked outside a nearby apartment complex. I immediately texted my friend who lived in that building to make sure she was okay. Rumors of shots fired were spreading through the neighborhood. It wasn’t until…
My New (Old) Everyday Bag: Vintage Louis Vuitton Noé
Speaking as a relative luxury newbie, I’ve become quite addicted to Louis Vuitton bags and accessories this past year. I’ve already shared a glimpse of my Pochette Metis and the Neverfull has rarely left my side, but I wanted to find a bag that embodied the spirit of the brand and its…
Golden Hour in Victoria, British Columbia
The final stop of our Celebrity Solstice itinerary was in the picturesque capital of British Columbia- Victoria. This was the first time we’d ever docked at a port in the evening. Although the late schedule didn’t allow for enough time to see all the sights on our wishlist (such as the famed…