I got to share space and support sister friends. Ashaunna and I got this laugh in when she could FINALLY take a break. I got to stand with Queen Mary and MY mayors named Latoya and Keisha (get you some...they’re yours also 💕). Massah and Miatta got to celebrate another event well done. Shout out to Rich for making Essence Black AGAIN! Shout out to Michelle for never letting us lose our soul and always elevating Essence!! AND Tanya Lombard!!! Y’all. Tanya is a quiet storm. She holds our community down while we slumber. She is advocating for us when folks throw up their hands. And she is a good SISTER. She is constantly checking on our wellbeing, wholeness, and purpose. She is dope sauce!! Love y’all. (I wish I captured the moment when Marc Morial’s mama, First Lady Sybil Hadell Morial told me she was proud of me. If you don’t know ASK ABOUT HER. #sheBAD *** From the •Strength of a Woman• Brunch inspired by Mary J. Blige at #EssenceFest