In the United States of America – a supposedly developed country – women still face discrimination. This topic dominated the agenda of a global women’s leadership summit I attended at Howard University last year. The event was held to promote global engagement and impactful partnerships and also bring people together around the following values: resilience, integrity, service and excellence.
I have noticed a recent surge in fights between women, particularly among writers, associates and co-workers that I’ve known for nearly 40 years. I have even noticed this happening among former clergy.
It is unfortunate when others cannot see your “value” and shape their vision of you based on a former lifestyle or past.
Washington, D.C. is a microcosm of ethnic groups. But it has changed for the worse. This area sometimes feels like a prison camp. I feel as though people are constantly probing into my personal business asking about my income, my whereabouts and what I’m doing. I no longer like D.C. and will be glad when I leave. I promise myself I will never, ever live here again. It is a nightmare!
I really dislike it when people try to push their value systems or their agendas on me. I am experienced enough to know what I like. And I refuse to live beneath my means.
