Wendy’s Window

Life right now feels uncertain. News headlines can weigh heavily on our hearts. Communities struggle with division. And at times it may seem as though hope itself is fading, but I believe hope simply waits for someone to answer the call. I often reflect on lessons I learned as a little girl growing up in the Baptist Church with my grandmother. The church was more than a building to us. It was a place where we were taught faith, responsibility, and the importance of serving ot

Across California, Black women are leading transformative work, advancing policy, strengthening communities, advocating for equity, and building pathways to opportunity for the next generation. Their leadership is reshaping institutions and expanding possibilities for Black women and girls not just to survive, but to thrive. Yet behind this visible progress lies an often-unspoken reality: many of the women doing this work are operating under sustained pressure, carrying multi

My Family At first glance, the title “Give Your Life Away,” may sound unsettling, especially in a culture that often teaches us to protect, preserve, and prioritize self above all else. But when we pause long enough to reflect on Black History Month, we quickly realize that the freedoms and opportunities many of us enjoy today came at a cost. They were paid for by people who quite literally gave their lives away, not always through death, but through sacrifice, courage, servi

Valentine’s Day has a way of drawing our attention back to love, romantic love, committed love, hopeful love, and sometimes even the love we are still healing from. Every year around this time, conversations about dating, marriage, and relationships rise to the surface. Films, books, and social commentary invite us to reflect on what it means to love well. Recently, I watched a preview for the upcoming film Relationship Goals, inspired by Pastor Michael Todd’s book, Relations

We live in a culture that celebrates being busy. Full calendars, long to-do lists, and constant motion are often worn like badges of honor. We often ask each other how are you doing, and most of the time our response is busy as usual. But here is the question we rarely stop to ask ourselves: Is all this activity leading to achievement?  Are we doing things that would help us accomplish the goals we have set for ourselves. There is a difference between being active and being e

As I get older, I cannot help but reflect on what really matters in life.  Also, as a grandmother, I am really concerned for my grandchildren, especially my granddaughters, I want them to believe in themselves and to know they are enough just the way they are. Of course, I know this can be a bit difficult with the pressure they see day in and day out on social media to look a certain way, to wear certain clothes, and to keep up.   At different points in our lives, we all arri