“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” – Vincent van Gogh We made it to August ya’ll. The way this year has been…… Read more “A Black Photographer Captures BLM Movement During a Global Pandemic”
Author: anopensecret
Educator.
Freelance Writer.
Social Worker.
Nigerian-American.
Centering black bodies regarding wellness, relationships, and love.
A Black Creative Discusses Using Her Art as Activism During Civil Unrest
“How important is art as a form of protest? Very.”- Jeremy Deller It feels like an opportune time to examine all the ways in which Black creatives…… Read more “A Black Creative Discusses Using Her Art as Activism During Civil Unrest”
A Black Activist Speaks On Fighting for Liberation During a Pandemic
“A change is brought about because ordinary people do extraordinary things.” Barack Obama I’m starting off the month of July with a continued look at how Black…… Read more “A Black Activist Speaks On Fighting for Liberation During a Pandemic”
A Black Social Worker Discusses The Forgotten Profession During COVID-19
“Social workers get forgotten because we work in so many settings. This is the ongoing conversation about us streamlining that and being seen as leaders in disaster…… Read more “A Black Social Worker Discusses The Forgotten Profession During COVID-19”
A Black Emergency Services Tech Shares Stories From the Front Lines
According to NENA 911 Association, an estimated 240 million calls are made to 9-1-1 in the U.S. each year. Since the beginning of quarantine, we collectively have heard…… Read more “A Black Emergency Services Tech Shares Stories From the Front Lines”
A Black Nurse Talks About Serving Her Community Amidst Pandemics and Protests
“Each of us, right here, right now—we are the resistance.” ― Jaye L. Knight Resistance comes in many forms. I continue to use my platform to amplify…… Read more “A Black Nurse Talks About Serving Her Community Amidst Pandemics and Protests”
A Black Therapist Shares How She is Helping Her Community Cope During COVID-19
“There are many ways of getting strong, sometimes talking is the best way.” ― Andre Agassi, Open On March 01, 2020, Donald Trump declared a National State of Emergency…… Read more “A Black Therapist Shares How She is Helping Her Community Cope During COVID-19”
A Black Doula Discusses Helping New Moms During COVID-19
“When a doula and a physician are working in sync to provide both the best care and the best experience for the patient, mothers get to experience…… Read more “A Black Doula Discusses Helping New Moms During COVID-19”
The First Thirty Days.
April 12, 2020 – 30 days of living in quarantine. 30 days since I rode the bus and train to my office. 30 days I’ve spent unexpectedly…… Read more “The First Thirty Days.”
Jhene Aiko: Chilombo & Toxic Relationships
‘The Worst’ is one of my favorite Jhene Aiko songs. ‘Everybody’s like He’s no item Please don’t like em He don’t wife em He one nights em…… Read more “Jhene Aiko: Chilombo & Toxic Relationships”
