Becoming is the action that births our womanhood, rather than passive act of being born (an act none of us has a choice in). This short, powerful statement assured me that I have the freedom, in spite of and because of my birth, body, race, gender expectations, and economic resources, to define myself for myself and for others.

Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More (ed. Simon and Schuster, 2014) - ISBN: 9781476709130