PinnedThe Daughters of the Commonwealth Are CryingThe Commonwealth of Virginia has some issues. The General Assembly is running sideways trying to stuff in as many legislative agenda items that they can prior to Glenn Youngkin and the new regime taking over the second week of January. The political climate in Virginia is as fragile as black…Virginia10 min readVirginia10 min read
PinnedIt Only Hurts When I’m Breathing: A ReflectionWednesday after the hypocrite-in-chief Ann Stephens Cherry ousted me from the school board meeting, I stepped out of Jones Fundamental Middle School and had an ugly cry. I mean, an UGLY CRY, held up on crutches by friends to an audience of police officers that didn’t have the heart to…Women7 min readWomen7 min read
Jan 31White Supremacy and Black BodiesYour story is the greatest legacy that you will leave to your friends. It’s the longest lasting legacy you will leave to your heirs. — Steve Saint The last few weeks have been heavy. My region has been hit with immense tragedy with the shooting at Richneck Elementary School and…Rape4 min readRape4 min read
Dec 16, 2022The Seven Year Old, The Police Officers, and the Edible Christmas Tree (a Tragedy) Part TwoTo read Part One, visit here. The day has gone by in a lull — I keep attempting to answer my son’s questions without collapsing in a heap: What did he do wrong? What did we do wrong? Why did the police follow me with guns? Were they going to…Education4 min readEducation4 min read
Dec 16, 2022The Seven Year Old, The Police Officers, and the Edible Christmas Tree (a Tragedy) Part OneToday, my seven-year-old son was escorted out of school with two Hampton Police officers at his back because I called Ann Stephens Cherry a bitch. Today, he has a lifelong memory of at one point making an edible Christmas tree with his mom, then being escorted by THE POLICE out…Education4 min readEducation4 min read
Jul 18, 2022Banned from the Board to Wanting a Seat at The Table: Mother of Sexual Assault Victim Announces Candidacy for Hampton School BoardFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Banned from the Board to Wanting a Seat at The Table: Mother of Sexual Assault Victim Announces Candidacy for Hampton School Board After board chair weaponizes the school board, Nikia Miller looks to make changes to protect Hampton Children 18 July 2022 — Hampton, Virginia — Nikia…Schools3 min readSchools3 min read
Mar 1, 2022Walk Out for Celeste: The Second PEACEFUL ActMany people have been reaching out asking “What’s next?” Here is what’s next — show up at the next school board meeting tomorrow, March 2, 2022 at 6:30 PM at Jones Magnet Middle School, 1819 Nickerson Boulevard, Hampton, Virginia 23663. Get there early. Get a seat. Fill out a public…Rape4 min readRape4 min read
Mar 1, 2022A Summary… And a Call to ActionI just want to take this moment to tell each one of you that participated in the walkout how proud I am of each one of you. This was Akaiylyn’s vision and each one of you was a champion for my family today. Some were out of pocket (and that…Hamptons3 min readHamptons3 min read
Feb 28, 2022HCS’s Text from the Robocall and E-Mail about the Walk Out Today (with redlines)This is a message from Hampton City Schools (HCS) to our high school families. Earlier today, some students from our four high schools participated in a student walk out. This walk out was initiated over social media by a parent and her high school child. (Actually, my daughter wanted to…Rape3 min readRape3 min read
Feb 25, 2022Richard Mason, Marqueta Tyson, and Abusive LitigationWhat is abusive litigation? Abusive litigation is when someone uses the legal system to take power and control over another. …Children7 min readChildren7 min read
