Stephanie GatesThe Trojan Horse that is AbortionI don’t want everybody to vote. Elections are not won by a majority of people. They never have been from the beginning of our country, and…Sep 22Sep 22
Stephanie GatesMourning Mother’s DayLeading up to Mother’s Day was hard this year. It started in April when I entered the store and the Mother’s Day displays and cards hit me…May 13May 13
Stephanie GatesThe Best Man: Final Chapters — My TakeThe final installment of The Best Man comedy-drama series created by Malcolm D. Lee aired on Peacock in December of 2022, and what a…Jan 8, 2023Jan 8, 2023
Stephanie GatesWakanda is Forever for MeWakanda Forever is a cinematic meditation on loving and grieving.Nov 20, 20221Nov 20, 20221
Stephanie GatesPenises in the Girls’BathroomPenises don’t belong in the girls' bathroomJul 25, 20225Jul 25, 20225
Stephanie GatesBetween the Hounds and HarrietI’ve had a recurring dream for nearly three weeks now. I’ve been transported back in time to my enslaved ancestors. In the dream, I’m…Jan 13, 2021Jan 13, 2021
Stephanie GatesTeaching Through TurbulenceMy clock is set for 5:30 am with the goal of getting up and having the 1st hour of the day to myself. Rarely if ever does it happen. I hit…Jan 8, 2021Jan 8, 2021
Stephanie GatesThe Superhero that is Chadwick BosemanFeeling tired, I fell asleep early Friday but was awakened by the ding of a text notification. I checked my phone. “Black Panther is…Aug 31, 2020Aug 31, 2020
Stephanie GatesNetFlix Binge Watching — Self-MadeThe summer I graduated from 8th grade I met a boy. He was beautiful. And I was definitely crushing on him. My cousins introduced us. They…May 26, 2020May 26, 2020