Interview

There are so many stories behind that smile, and [she] is a cross between a flash-frozen ice grill and a beam that would illuminate a large auditorium. Grace and beauty personified. Humility, and perseverance in the face of an insurmountable encumbrance. [She] is still... smiling and laughing in between her tears. Never letting the height of the mountain deter her from reaching the summit. And yet, we all feel frustration…

Every weekday, my journey takes me down Peachtree Street in Atlanta, Georgia. Consequently, I see a lot of professional black women. They are laughing and having conversations while sipping on their Caramel Macchiato. Some look stoic, sad, deep in thought, and others will speak to me with a reticent—wry smile. Nothing needs to be said. All that matters is the 26 or so muscles it takes to gently arch their…