The extent of my engagement with the Olympics has usually been to assume the principle of rooting for everyone that’s Black and then swiftly going about my day. Even now, I do not know anyone’s stats or everyone’s name. I decided, however, to know the name Sha’Carri Richardson when I first saw her.

I fell in love with the art of the written word as a kid and that fervor of a passion still hasn’t left. Words and the practice of storytelling gave me a space where I could feel comfortable enough to establish my own voice and demand accountability from people I would have felt too timid and shy to have approached before. I’m a fiercely protective person, so having loyalty to the public and the public’s interest definitely serves me well.

The latest national outcry against police violence, and the reinvigorated support for the Black Lives Matter Movement, has resulted in a charging of the nation’s emotional current. As a White woman, I use my privilege to uplift the voices of BIPOC. Through donations, signing petitions, and many uncomfortable conversations, my own fight for social justice continues.

One of the most liberating notions of astrology has been its power to reach all walks of life and resonate with diverse audiences, but why is this the case? According to the OED, astrology is the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world.

I have struggled to maintain a healthy and consistent diet. Supplements have crossed my mind from time to time, and I frequently came close to purchasing some, but the lack of research in the industry has always held me back (not to mention the horrifying association given to me by A Requiem For A Dream).