January 20, 2007 It was a cold morning, as the largest snowstorm of the decade gifted us with a wonderland of frost through the midnight...

Part II: January 19, 2007 This day will always stain my heart more than the actual day of my mama’s death. The memories of this day...

January 18, 2007 As I reflect back on this day, I often wonder if my mama knew that her day was coming. Could she feel it in her body?...

Chalisa Fain, J.D., is the current Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Midlothian ISD in Midlothian, Texas. Fain has worked...