Dr. Angela Davis wants my book.

In January of this year, I had the amazing opportunity to be in conversation with one of my idols, Dr. Angela Davis. I was my first year in college (2004-2005) when I first encountered her autobiography, and I was immediately changed. Like many people, I rocked my natural hair in resistance, fashioning myself after Dr. Davis. When I became a professor in 2017, I hung a picture of Dr. Davis in my office to give me hope and inspiration.

Who knew that just a few years later, I would get to thank her for personally for all she has done for me. Dr. Davis was more gracious, brilliant, and engaging as I had imagined, and she honored me by the end, encouraging me to finish my first book so that she could read it. I have a post-it note on my computer that reminds me of that everyday.

Sometimes, dreams do come true!