Book Title Number Five
The Official Name Reveal
Right after the election, I opened my email and saw the official title of my fifth book. Given everything happening in the world, I was a little nervous.
The tension in society feels like it has exploded. Social media is filled with misinformation, the rise of the powerful elite is becoming more blatant, and political rhetoric is fueling division in ways that make the collective trauma of so many people feel even heavier.
Attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are ramping up, book bans are spreading, and people are pushing merit-based arguments that ignore systemic barriers. It feels like everything meant to create a more just society is under attack.
After the inauguration, things only got worse—funding freezes, companies pulling back from DEI commitments, and even the current administration's restriction on celebrating Black History Month in federal spaces.
The fight over education isn’t just about policy anymore; it’s about erasing history and limiting access.
There are also threats to cut funding to the Department of Education (DOE), which could have a devastating impact on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other institutions that serve predominantly Black and Brown communities—spaces that have long been underfunded and historically marginalized.
The future of students from these communities is at risk, and the consequences could be felt for generations.
But despite all of this, I felt a paradox of hope—not just because I have a new book coming out, but because this book and its title are needed now more than ever.
There will be challenging days ahead, and access to education will continue to be a battleground. However, I believe this book can serve as a reminder of why the fight for educational justice must continue.
My forthcoming book’s name is From Dropout to Doctorate: Breaking the Chains of Educational Injustice, and it’s deeply personal.
Part memoir, part history, explores generational trauma, poverty, and how a lack of access creates real barriers for people pursuing higher education.
I hope this book helps more people understand how these challenges make it harder—not impossible, but harder—for many to reach their goals.
I’m incredibly grateful to my editor at InterVarsity Press, Al Hsu, for working with me on this project. I’m excited to share that the book will be coming out this fall.
I’ll also reveal the cover in the coming weeks, and I can’t wait for you to see it. This book isn’t just my story—it’s for anyone who has faced obstacles in their pursuit of education and those fighting to make higher education more accessible for future generations.
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