Happy #WorldBookDay ! I won't recommend a book bc I'll bet that every one of you has at least 1 book on your nightstand, bookshelf, or catch-all that you want to read but haven't found time for (you know the one!). Reminder: Today's probably a day as good as any to pick it up.

At sundown, today marks the first day of Passover. To my Jewish family and friends, and all others who observe, in these challenging times I hope reading the Haggadah imbues in you the strength and resilience of your ancestors.

Do you take necessary precautions or, like me, do you chance it? Not Today, Lady, by Julie Lythcott-Haims open.substack.com/pub/jlythcotth…

If you caught this article in the Times this week, you might see a familiar name–mine! I told Pamela that letting kids choose their own roommates privileges the privileged, foments cliques and counters the intended outcome of having a diverse student body. nytimes.com/2024/04/18/opi…

Just a middle-of-the-week, always-relevant (for me, anyways) reminder, courtesy of The Brain Doctor!

Black women deserve safe and healthy pregnancies, births free from fear and discrimination, and access to quality healthcare that respects their dignity. This Black Maternal Health Week, I’m proud to join organizations like blkwomenshealth to raise needed awareness. #BMHW

I’ve been struggling to find my way forward these days after closing out a grueling campaign for Congress, but this illustration from the very talented Orfeo Tagiuri was just the reminder I needed. What's your 'one thing' these days?

“Perfectionism isn’t about being the best at any given pursuit...it’s the feeling of never arriving to that place, never feeling good enough, never feeling adequate.” Boy, does that hit home. nytimes.com/2024/04/11/wel…

A visual representation of something I'm trying desperately to embrace lately. Thanks, Liana Finck.

Like @beyonce, I know what it’s like to enter spaces where I’m not welcomed. I love that she's eliciting so many conversations about Black musicians’ rich country musical history (and the widespread erasure of it) with the release of her new album. vox.com/culture/241146…

Public service announcement for San Francisco International Airport (SFO) ✈️: parking garage is full, so leave enough time to get to long-term parking and back. I just learned that the hard way.

Wishing a blessed and meaningful Eid to all who celebrate. For those observing this holiday with heavy hearts given the violence, displacement, and loss Palestinians are facing in Gaza, I see you. May you find solace in coming together with loved ones in community. #EidMubarak

'When you don't know what to do, be warm and loving.' I couldn't have said it better myself, but those are @arthurcbrooks' words, not mine. theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…

How Do I Get Back Into Gear After a Wild Ride?, by Julie Lythcott-Haims open.substack.com/pub/jlythcotth…

I'm the type that can strike up a convo with almost anyone, because I'm genuinely fascinated by people. Love this guide that makes small talk easier—I challenge you to give it a go this week! vox.com/even-better/24…

Before Women's History Month ends, here's a history lesson on how this awareness month came to be. time.com/6837254/womens…

'It pains me to think that education, which should be available to everyone who wants to expand his mind, has to come down to return on investment. But it’s criminal to ask families to take on permanent debt with little guarantee of relief or success.' nytimes.com/2024/03/06/opi…

Today is World Poetry Day! The poet Lucille Clifton is my literary black mother: reading her work, I felt 'If she is possible, if these words are possible, then maybe I am possible.' Do you have a favorite poet? Do you have a favorite poem? Share in the RTs!

If you're at SFO, and you need a gift for a young adult you love, head over to the D gates to Books Inc. 📚🌉 for a signed copy of Your Turn. Also, to the woman who fan-girled me at security, you made my day!

Shout this from the rooftops. Art by: @maese.art.by.eileen.jimenez on Instagram