A few months ago it came up in a conversation about the name of my blog. Why keep it the diversity fellow blog when I am no longer a diversity fellow? Great question! I wanted to keep the name to remind myself and to inform others that this was my way into this profession. I… Continue reading What’s up with the name?!
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2 years & I am still here!
“Sometimes we have to do the work even though we don't yet see a glimmer on the horizon that it's actually going to be possible.” Angela Davis Here I am in my #InFormation shirt that I was so happy and proud to purchase in support of #BlackLivesMatter in LIS. So the question that I will… Continue reading 2 years & I am still here!
2020 Reflections & 2021 Intentions
What day is it?! This past year has been a unique year. We had to navigate a pandemic which led to my professional world and my personal world coming together. Being a parent and working from home was so tough. So I had to figure out a balance that made sense for me. At first,… Continue reading 2020 Reflections & 2021 Intentions
Must Read Monday 01.04.21
Becoming by Michelle Obama is this Monday’s Must-Read book selection. I was so excited to get to know our first Black first lady of the United States. “Now I think it’s one of the most useless questions an adult can ask a child—What do you want to be when you grow up? As if growing… Continue reading Must Read Monday 01.04.21
Thank you for the support!
I want to say thank you Chelsea Misquith for leading other librarians to write a letter of support for 5 Black Librarians. I appreciate your time and energy. If you haven’t seen the letter, here it is, An Open Call for JMLA and Medical Librarianship to Support Black Colleagues When I saw the letter circulating… Continue reading Thank you for the support!