Old lady energy and attitude (OLE/OLA) the good, the bad, and the funny — Although I don’t look it, I have old lady attitude (OLA) and old lady energy (OLE). I’m 45+ and while most people are shocked by how young I look in comparison to my age, the OLA and OLE are in full effect. I tried to fight it! I’ve even been…

August/September call for submissions — GFC — Grown Folks Conversation is now an open publication and we’re seeking writers, editors, and stories about life, love, and everything in between for people who are 40+. We’re looking for stories from seasoned voices and perspectives for our first issue on August 15th. Here are this issue’s writing…

Soft Launch, writing prompts, events, and updates — Hi GFC Fam, This is our first newsletter and I have so many exciting things to announce: First and foremost, the ladies of Grown Folks Conversation aka GFC softly launched its publication on August 15, 2022. …

Help Operation Turkey prepare and deliver 65,000 Thanksgiving meals in Texas, North Carolina, Florida, and the Philly Tri-State area or support the City of Philadelphia’s food distribution event — Original article published on Newsbreak — This article was vised to include other Operation Turkey locations. Thanksgiving is two weeks away and Philadelphia is spreading some real brotherly love and sisterly affection this season. Operation Turkey, The City of Philadelphia, and 20 other organizations in the Philly Tri-State area are…

Write-Ins and Holiday Helpers — Hi GFC Family and Friends, I’m happy to announce our Fall events. Our Write-In group is growing and we’re expanding to include online audio content on local and national platforms. A full announcement is forthcoming as we get closer to our debut. In the meantime, please feel free to submit…

In Memory of Breonna Taylor, Toyin, and all the hurt, fallen, and missing Black women — Updated: July 21, 2023 — Originally Published Aug 2, 2020 26 YEAR-OLD BREONNA TAYLOR WAS AN INNOCENT FIRST RESPONDER, HOME RESTING WHEN SHE WAS HIT BY 8 OUT OF 25+ SHOTS THE POLICE FIRED IN AND OUTSIDE HER APARTMENT WITH A “NO KNOCK WARRANT” FOR AN EX THAT WAS ALREADY…

Grassroots Activism & Food Justice — Updated August 21, 2023 Thank you, Andrew Baskin and Mark Bittman for your articles about food justice activist, Leah Penniman and for bringing such a powerful and much-needed voice to the forefront. …

Join the conversation and a write-in session — Hi GFC Family and Friends, I’m happy to announce our July and 1st August events. Our Write-In group is growing and we’re expanding our include online audio content on local and national platforms. A full announcement will be made at our August 5th Launch and Listen Event. …

Bias, discrimination, and racial battle fatigue are on the rise because of performative DEI — On the heels of affirmative action being struck down, I recently fumbled through a meeting where I was essentially told that my pain, suffering, and loss of a valued colleague should be put on hold because “the work,” and my biased boss are more important. When Sharif El Mekki, Founder…