Key Note Speaker: Better Housing Coalition Ground Breaking 2025

I had the pleasure of speaking at the ground breaking ceremony for the Colbrook Community in Chesterfield County, a new affordable housing community developed by the Better Housing Coalition. This site used to be the location of the Colbrook Motel, which was listed in the Negro Motorist Greenbook.

In my remarks, I talked about the fact that if we don't stand up to protect our history, we leave the door open for anyone to misinterpret or even lie about it. We open the door to misunderstanding ourselves and where we've been, and if we do that, we miss the opportunity to learn from the past.
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The Colbrook Community will be truly affordable. They're not relying on vouchers, and will offer services to residents that include mental health help. This is the type of community building we need to be doing, and I'm so honored I could be a part of it.

Creative Mornings 2024

As part of a global series, I was invited to speak on the theme of Vision for Creative Mornings Richmond. The talk charts the course of my life, focusing on how my concept of having a "vision" for my life has changed. Along the way, I discuss my thoughts on work, purpose and my growing connection with the natural world. 

2020 History Makers Award 

​Richmond History Makers honors individuals and organizations that have improved and inspired our community in different ways. As a part of the BLK RVA action team, we received the award for Demonstrating Innovative Economic Solutions.

​Feast RVA: Co-founder 

For 10 years Feast RVA connected Richmond, Virginia’s creative community with organizations doing purposful projects across the city. As a non-profit we hosted 4 events a year for a decade, and gave away over $20,000 to local community-centered projects. 

Afrikana Independent Film Festival: Advisor

​Afrikana is a film festival dedicated to showcasing the cinematic works of people of color from around the world. We place a special focus on the global Black narrative. Our mission is to present high-quality, well-crafted stories that celebrate the diaspora and encourage people to connect.

BLK RVA: Action Team Member 

BLK RVA is a true celebration of Black culture in Richmond, Virginia. Black contributions to Richmond’s culture dates back centuries, and our restaurants, communities, and legacies continue to thrive here. We're more vibrant than ever before; we're rooted in our history, yet rising to create unique, authentic experiences for all who visit. Here, you can connect with your past, celebrate the present, and look towards a future that’s filled with Black Excellence. It’s worth traveling for. ​

Interviews

Valentine Museum Studio Project
Coffee With Strangers 
Ledbury - 3 Questions
Happily Natural Day Festival