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You Are Appreciated
There’s something about full-circle moments. After watching the masterful docu-series on FX titled “Dear Mama” , I had to write about...
Madalyn McKnight
May 14, 20233 min read


Ours & Ours: #BHM2022
There is violence that exists at the root of black culture. Weaved into the very thread and DNA of all Black American beings. After all,...
Madalyn McKnight
Feb 1, 20222 min read


A Hate Crime and A Possible
Hate crimes are cut and dry. A person with a heart of stone uses violence to demean another person or entity for no reason other than a...
Madalyn McKnight
Jan 29, 20192 min read


Hello, 2019
2018 was a lot of fun. I laughed, traveled, celebrated, and embraced major changes in my life. I accomplished some goals, stepped out on...
Madalyn McKnight
Jan 2, 20192 min read


Black History Month Week 2: Acceptance
Although a staple in Alcoholics Anonymous and other organizations that cater to offering support in recovery from addiction, I recite the...
Madalyn McKnight
Feb 9, 20181 min read


March To The Beat Of Your Own Drum
I used to have a hard time being myself. I mean unapologetically me. Classical music is my favorite genre, you will rarely see with...
Madalyn McKnight
Jul 9, 20172 min read


Don’t Live For The Weekend
I am kidding with this title right? I know, I know…I am guilty of this myself but we have to stop doing this! This morning, I wrote the...
Madalyn McKnight
May 24, 20172 min read


The Ivy On The Window: An Ode To Kalief Browder
It was your smile. It didn’t quite reach your eyes in the first picture I saw of you and it made me curious. How can one seem so sad with...
Madalyn McKnight
Apr 6, 20173 min read


I Am Woman; Hear Me Roar
I first heard the song “I am Woman” when I was very young, it was somewhat of an anthem for me. It gave me courage and made me instantly...
Madalyn McKnight
Mar 3, 20172 min read


Black History Month: Week 3: Call to Action
#people #serve #blackhistory #motivation #love #february #action
Madalyn McKnight
Feb 17, 20171 min read
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Move Your Body; Don’t Hurt No [body]
We only get one body and we need to take care of it. This is something that I have always been taught but upon doing research on the...
Madalyn McKnight
Jan 25, 20172 min read


We’re In Formation Michelle: A Letter to First Lady Obama
I first admired you when you spoke on the campaign trail on behalf of your husband. Those beautiful girls were never far from you, always...
Madalyn McKnight
Jan 19, 20173 min read


I’m Ready For The Torch: A Letter to President Obama
I was 17 in 2008 when you won the presidential election. I was honestly too out of touch to really grasp how big of a responsibility you...
Madalyn McKnight
Jan 19, 20173 min read


Ode to Self-Care
I looked in the mirror one day this past week and said “I miss you” and I sincerely meant that. It seems silly to say that I miss myself...
Madalyn McKnight
Jan 4, 20174 min read


New Advice For A New You In 2017
Do you know what really grinds my gears? When people make those comments about the gym being full at the top of a new year. If people...
Madalyn McKnight
Dec 27, 20162 min read


Tis The Season
You want to know what my mom and I are doing Christmas morning? We’re going to serve the homeless. I am actually very excited about it. I...
Madalyn McKnight
Dec 19, 20162 min read


You Can Fix What Isn’t Broken
If DJ Khaled were to see the title of this post he would probably respond with: “They don’t want you to be a magician; they don’t want...
Madalyn McKnight
Dec 12, 20162 min read


What About Your Friends?
My health has been pretty topsy-turvy lately and I have felt more defeated than ever. Swimming in a sea of medicine, sleeplessness, and...
Madalyn McKnight
Dec 8, 20162 min read


Ode to Badu
“Sistahs how yall feel? Fellas yall alright?” I was about 6 or 7 when I was introduced to a voice that was so soothing and comforting...
Madalyn McKnight
Nov 26, 20163 min read


Another day; Another cycle
Life is not without trouble. I of all people know that it really goes without saying. Whether it is family turmoil, mental or physical...
Madalyn McKnight
Nov 21, 20162 min read
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