At a recent doctor’s appointment my oncologist asked me a question I wasn’t expecting. “How would you like to go off the medication? All your exams look good. Your mammograms look good.” After taking a moment to let her words to sink in, all I could think to say was, “Really?” “Yes,” she said with a smile. “It’s time we took you off the medication. Congratulations.” I exhaled and wanted to cry. I’d been on oral medication to treat my estrogen-fueled breast cancer for seven years. Years in...

Dear Friends, GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday will kick off the generosity season this year by inspiring people to give back on December 2, 2025, and throughout the year. The Greater Boston Section of the National Council of Negro Women (GBS NCNW) invites you to join us in our efforts to empower, educate, and uplift Black women and their families in our community. Your...

With the members of the Hampton University Section of NCNW Each year I travel to Hampton Virginia in October for Homecoming. It’s special for me due to the strong emphasis on community, culture, and joy. It’s a huge family reunion of sorts with parades, concerts, plays, parties, and, of course, the football game. In recent years the university has invited graduates to participate at an alumni author showcase during the Homecoming bazaar. I’ve been able to display and make available for...