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…3 min read·1 day ago----
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…5 min read·Jan 8, 2023----
Stephanie GatesWakanda is Forever for MeWakanda Forever is a cinematic meditation on loving and grieving.3 min read·Nov 20, 2022--1--1
Stephanie GatesPenises in the Girls’BathroomPenises don’t belong in the girls' bathroom2 min read·Jul 25, 2022--5--5
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…5 min read·Jan 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…4 min read·Jan 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…3 min read·Aug 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…8 min read·May 26, 2020----
Stephanie GatesMissing Mama on Mother’s Day in the Midst of a PandemicWhat does Mother’s Day mean when you can’t celebrate or be celebrated? That was my prevailing thought coming into this holiday weekend. In…5 min read·May 10, 2020--2--2