Danielle Buckingham

Dec 26, 2024 | nj.com | Danielle Buckingham

The most exciting part of this year for me was all the amazing books I got to read. There is not a book ban on this earth that can suppress the power of reading and writing about our lives as Black people.

Dec 18, 2024 | nj.com | Danielle Buckingham

In a world that’s becoming increasingly digital, reimagining how we build community has been pertinent. The virtual sphere is an incredibly powerful outlet for marginalized folks, whether we’re screaming “Black Lives Matter!” or “Free Congo!”, we have been able to connect all over the world and recognize the interconnected struggle of the global majority. Over at Raising Mothers, Sherisa de Groot is doing something similar with an intentional focus on mothers and the act of mothering.

Dec 13, 2024 | nj.com | Danielle Buckingham

Poet Dannie Ruth built her brand, Penultimate Moments, from the idea that every moment is precious. What can we do for ourselves and each other to make our brief time on this earth meaningful? This is a question that rested on my spirit from the start of our conversation to the finish. A curation of specialized greeting cards for everything from congratulations to gratitude, Penultimate Moments has a special touch that you won’t find in your typical greeting cards.

Nov 20, 2024 | nj.com | Danielle Buckingham

The holidays of today are not the same ones I grew up on. It was a time of year that I often looked forward to. There was something so special about being around family, laughing and telling stories, bickering about nothing, and of course, eating good. But change is inevitable. For my family, I mostly credit the pandemic and the earthly transition of most of the elder matriarchs as to why our family gatherings have dwindled.

Aug 14, 2024 | reckon.news | Danielle Buckingham

Once upon a time in history, reading was among the most dangerous, but most powerful skills Black people could have. And based on all the book banning and legislation attempting to eliminate Black history, maybe it still is. Black August is a commemoration of Black political prisons and the Black freedom struggle in the United States. Many of our most celebrated freedom fighters deeply valued education, particularly beyond the Western lens.