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  • The Mirror & The Window Returns Tomorrow

    Season 2 explores the scenes, songs, lines, and performances our bodies remember. The conversation begins August 24.

  • The Slow Fall of CBS News

    ### Synopsis The upheaval at CBS News has sparked debate about journalism, ownership, and editorial independence. But the story extends far beyond a single network. Using the changes at CBS as a starting point, this essay explores a larger question: What happens when the institutions designed to scrutinize power become increasingly shaped by the political,…

  • The Dash Between

    A portrait of three daughters and their mother—revealing how distance, return, and connection shape a family over time. What remains isn’t what happened, but what was built between them.

  • What the Echo Carries

    The period after Christmas evokes a mix of reflection and anticipation, as the echoes of past experiences and emotions linger. Amid anxiety and uncertainty, the author emphasizes the importance of staying present and acknowledging both grief and hope. Healing involves changing one’s relationship with these echoes while trusting in one’s capacity to move forward.

  • After the Fire

    The piece reflects on Octavia E. Butler’s insights about resilience and transformation in times of turmoil. It emphasizes that, like ashes fostering new life, change is possible despite societal collapse. Butler’s works inspire hope, urging us to envision a better future through courage, accountability, and creativity, rather than merely surviving.

  • When We Dare to Be Powerful: Lessons from Audre Lorde’s Fire

    Audre Lorde’s teachings emphasize that courage involves moving through fear while remaining authentic in a world that often pressures conformity. Power stems from embracing one’s full identity rather than seeking dominance. By transforming fear into courage through honest expression, individuals can redefine themselves and enact powerful change, asserting their truths passionately and authentically.

  • Restore Old Photos: Revive Your Family Memories

    Faded photos, lost details, forgotten faces—let’s bring them back. I restore your cherished images so memories come vividly alive.

  • Mourning without Erasure

    This essay explores the tension between grief and truth in the wake of political violence, drawing parallels from George Wallace’s shooting in 1972 to the recent killing of Charlie Kirk. While mourning often softens legacies, it argues that death does not erase harm. Using history, data, and lived experience, the piece exposes how narratives are…

  • Patriotism Unmasked: Beyond Fireworks and Flags

    The essay examines the complexities of July 4th celebrations in America, highlighting the exclusionary narrative for Black Americans. It critiques the sanitized myths of patriotism and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging historical injustices, calling for unflinching resistance and demands for a more inclusive future.

  • The Present Threat – A New Episode of The Mirror and The Window

    What if the most dangerous threats aren’t a surprise? What if they’re the convenient shortcuts we take, the difficult conversations we avoid, or the small betrayals of our values? This episode, The Present Threat, uses the power of film to challenge us to look inward. It’s an urgent conversation about the silent loss of integrity…