Erica L. WilliamsRise from the Ashes: Happy New Year — Erica L. WilliamsI never took an interest in gardening until after my father died in January of 2021. He was an avid outdoors person, and no matter the…Jan 1, 2022Jan 1, 2022
Erica L. WilliamsI’m Okay…Are You? Surviving the Storm — Erica L. WilliamsThe south is no stranger to natural catastrophes. Hurricanes, floods, and tropical storms are disasters in which most southerners have had…Feb 18, 2021Feb 18, 2021
Erica L. WilliamsHappy Endings Are the Bestest — Erica L. WilliamsUsually, my Valentines’ posts start with something like, “I said I wasn’t going to do it. Not this year. I wasn’t going to write about…Feb 14, 2021Feb 14, 2021
Erica L. WilliamsPastor Jamal Harrison Bryant VERZUZ The Real Housewives of Potomac — Erica L. WilliamsBy now, most have seen The Real Housewives of Potomac’s Monique Samuels’ epic takedown of Gizelle Bryant on Part 1 of the RHOP reunion…Dec 18, 2020Dec 18, 2020
Erica L. WilliamsFall & Winter, My Most Complicated Time of the Year — Erica L. WilliamsFor many, the arrival of fall season, sweater weather, generates an onslaught of frenzy. Pumpkin spice everything, HBCU tailgating…Dec 6, 2020Dec 6, 2020
Erica L. WilliamsIs Your Nickname a Fitting Representation of You? — Erica L. WilliamsIn the Black community, it is not uncommon to have a nickname. If you’re Black and don’t have a nickname, some would argue that it’s…Nov 8, 2020Nov 8, 2020
Erica L. WilliamsWalter Mosley and the Awkward Black Girl — Erica L. WilliamsI once saw Walter Mosley at a writer’s conference in Austin. Standing next to him, I was at a loss for words. When I gathered myself, I…Sep 19, 2020Sep 19, 2020
Erica L. WilliamsThe Anniversary of the Baton Rouge Flood of 2016 — Erica L. WilliamsFour years ago, in August, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, experienced what was known as the Historic Flood of 2016, or what the locals called…Aug 16, 2020Aug 16, 2020
Erica L. WilliamsMost Anticipated Books of 2020 by Black Women — Erica L. WilliamsReading a good book is my favorite thing to do. Books have provided a welcome escape to the stressful demands of masking, sanitizing…Aug 5, 2020Aug 5, 2020
Erica L. Williamsou Are Worthy, Oh So Worthy: When Imposter Syndrome Comes Knocking — Erica L. WilliamsI struggled with calling myself a writer, although it has always been a part of my life. While neighborhood kids were outside playing…Jul 18, 2020Jul 18, 2020