This review does not contain any spoilers. The Vanishing Half is a brilliant, intergenerational novel that explores the intersections of race, gender, class and colorism. From the 1950s to nearly the 1990s, Bennet tells the story of the Vignes twins, who were inseparable as children but ultimately chose to live in two different worlds: one Black … Continue reading The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Review
Are you an ‘Only’ in Pittsburgh? Good, let’s elevate our stories together
On this 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, we commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States as of June 19, 1865. It is also a time to reflect on the work still needed to be done to address the lasting consequences of systemic racism. Photo credit: Alex Grubbs “That matters?” A professor once asked me … Continue reading Are you an ‘Only’ in Pittsburgh? Good, let’s elevate our stories together
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd Review
This review does not contain any spoilers - unless you've never read the Bible. In The Book of Longings Sue Monk Kidd imagines the possibility that Jesus had a wife. That’s right, a wife—and she's woke. Not much is known about Jesus’ early years and Kidd uses this to envision the young couple’s life. As Jesus is called … Continue reading The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd Review
An Open Letter to My Mom
"My Mother is so full of joy and life. I am her child, and that is better than being the child of anyone else in the world." - Maya Angelou Dear Mom, I don't know where to begin. Its taken me over an hour to start writing this letter. I've always been comfortable with my … Continue reading An Open Letter to My Mom
10 Things I’ve Learned Since Graduating College
It popped up in my Facebook Memories yesterday. On this day, one year ago. To say it's been a roller-coaster ride would be an understatement. When I graduated college, I had this grand idea of what the "real world" was going to be like. I thought I'd be completely independent, I would have a great … Continue reading 10 Things I’ve Learned Since Graduating College
The Guest List by Lucy Foley Review
This review does not contain any spoilers. How mean would that be! An exclusive wedding is set to take place on a remote Irish island and everyone who's anyone is expected to be there. As guests gather to celebrate the union, a brutal storm creeps up on them. Someone won't survive, but the storm is … Continue reading The Guest List by Lucy Foley Review
How Brands Should Approach Social Media During the COVID-19 Pandemic
I serve on the board of PRSA Pittsburgh. Recently, my co-chair and I spoke on the organization's Screen to Screen Instagram Live series. The series explores where the PR industry stands during the COVID-19 pandemic by interviewing Pittsburgh's PR pros. In our session, we discussed how brands should proceed on social media during the current … Continue reading How Brands Should Approach Social Media During the COVID-19 Pandemic
