As a stage mom, I often accompany my aspiring actress to the shows and movies she wants to see. And unlike attending a performance my child is in, I have to admit I am not always entertained. Striking the balance between being entertaining for kids without boring parents is an art. Hotel Transylvania 3 has hit the …
Alexandra is super competitive. She does NOT like to lose. I have to admit, she gets it honestly. Neither of her parents is a big fan of losing and Harold’s a pretty sore sport when he wins sometimes. But when it comes to athletics, most especially track, Alexandra’s goal is to win. She will often cry when …
It’s too damn hot. Seriously. That’s my primary reason for not wanting to go to Essence Fest. But just in case you clicked this link, expecting to read a great story or a lengthy explanation, I’ll give you one. I’ve Been To New Orleans Before Actually, I lived in New Orleans for 4 years while …
While in New York City for Olivia’s summer intensive I had the opportunity to pre-screen Hotel Transylvania 3. The animated series stars Adam Sandler as the voice of Count Dracula, owner of the hotel where monsters vacation. In this third movie of the series, Mavis (Selena Gomez) tricks her father Dracula into taking a vacation. …
Representation matters. We’ve all heard it before and proudly proclaim it. Especially when we see women and people of color in under-represented spaces getting their due. But even more important than those who represent are those who need to be represented. As a young black woman in theater, Olivia is often one of the only …
If you’re a stage mom, you should accept that your high achiever’s path will at some point lead you to New York City. Considered the Mecca of professional theater, making it to Broadway is the pinnacle of achievement for aspiring stage performers. And when the opportunity came for Olivia to study with current Broadway professionals, we …
Studies show that even when having the same test scores as their peers, gifted black children are less likely to be accepted into accelerated programs. Boys are even more unlikely to be chosen. As a former gifted child, I can say that this isn’t a new phenomenon. When I was growing up, the one thing …
I love being wife and mom. I got married at 25, a little shy of the average age that college-educated women marry for the first time and early in my professional career. I thought, “I’ve always been smart. I can do this. Heck, I graduated college with a Biomedical Engineering degree. That’s way harder than raising …