Aabye-Gayle D. Francis-Favilla is a freelance editor and writer. She is a graduate of the Nightingale-Bamford School and Wellesley College, and was on the editorial staff of Nickelodeon Magazine. Aabye-Gayle lives in New York City with her husband and two cats—but, for the record, she’s a dog person.
Aabye-Gayle D. Francis-Favilla
In the 1920s, she became the first African American woman to earn a pilot license. Carole Hopson, a commercial aviator, penned a historical novel based on her story.
To me, going big on Feb. 14 is like cramming for a test you didn’t study for. I want someone who consistently puts in the work.
Julia. Catwoman. Kunta and Kizzy. Whitley and Dwayne. Oprah. Olivia Pope. Let’s remember those characters, stars and moments that meant we didn’t dare leave our living rooms.
While it’s not a title I relish, I no longer avoid speaking my mind. Because keeping a false peace is counterproductive. The stakes have become too high.
Is it selfish — or self-care? Here’s how to set boundaries without fear of being perceived as that other b-word.
