Jumping straight into graduate school after finishing a bachelor’s degree sounds like the most logical next step. It felt like a smooth, professional decision. However, halfway through this first semester, I have realized it is a massive adjustment, but it is teaching me things about my resilience and capacity.
Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television acts as a necessary deep dive into an industry that has made huge profits from Black talent while denying them control. It is an essential watch, not just for looking back, but as a crucial guide for understanding the challenging path to real representation.
While I personally enjoy the festivities that come with this time of year, I know there is a crucial, often darker perspective to consider: the relentless cultural demand for endless cheer. This hides a very tough mental health challenge that stems less from the changing weather and much more from overwhelming social and familial expectations.
It is already November, which means we have only a few weeks left until January first arrives, carrying that tremendous, collective weight of mandatory self-improvement.
Grad school is intense. Some weeks feel like I am running on fumes, juggling deadlines, projects, and the constant pressure to prove myself.
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Black filmmakers are challenging boundaries and building entirely new worlds where Black people are central, celebrated, and multifaceted.
On paper, I was ready for this. A college degree under my belt, grad school ahead of me, and a lease with my name printed on it. In the eyes of society, it may frame that as success… that “you’ve made it” and “you’re on your own now.” But here’s the part that’s harder to admit… independence doesn’t always feel empowering…sometimes it feels isolating.
I don’t think anyone really prepares you for what it feels like to be responsible, let alone for little hearts and growing minds. I walked into the job thinking I was there to teach—to show up, lead with intention, guide behavior, model maturity. But what I didn’t expect was how much I’d learn in return. Not from a manual or a supervisor but from the very kids I was supposed to be teaching.
August is Black Business Month, a time meant to celebrate the creativity, resilience, and brilliance of Black entrepreneurs. However, for me, it’s also a moment to be honest about what running a business really looks like, especially when you’re still juggling school, work, and the everyday realities of life.
