Food is such a big part of culture and, of course, holidays (which also play a major role in culture). For me, the holidays are ALL about the food. Secret: I could eat Christmas food at least once a quarter - doesn't even matter what time of year it is.

Rest well #NikkiGiovanni. 🙏🏽 From Viola Davis: When I was looking for myself, I found you. In a world where I felt so utterly alone your art shined a lens on my soul. Overwhelmed and privileged to have met you. Now you’ve joined our ancestors. Oh! The conversations....

This year marks the 10th Anniversary of when I started the HOPE Crew initiative with @savingplaces: 175 preservation projects, 802+ young people & veterans, 3.7K volunteers, $18M+ in preservation work. I'm immensely proud of it! bit.ly/3ZIYING

For me, the holidays are not about the movies, the decor or even the presents. It's really all about the FOOD!! I could eat #ChristmasFood at least once a quarter all year long. What's on your #holidayfood list? Merry Almost #ChristmasEve! 🎄

I won't really be picking this phone up much today. In fact, I don't plan on picking it up much at all until well into the New Year. This is such a perfect time to unplug and unwind, but most of all to pause - just long enough - to reconnect with why it all matters.

There's a fresh 365 days ahead of us. Cheers to making the most of it. #50yearsahead | themonicarhodes.com

From @laconservancy: With more than 9,000+ structures damaged or destroyed to date, we’re working to ID historic places impacted by the #LAfires. laconservancy.tfaforms.net/49

We owe the historical feat to #CorettaScott King!⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Here’s what you need to know about the 15-year battle behind Martin Luther King Jr. Day, courtesy of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.⁠ ⁠⁠ [ SOURCE ] #becauseofthem | bit.ly/4am2JwF

What's your relationship with #failure? Do you deny it? Run from it? Hide it? Pretend it never happened? I honestly would love to know. This year, I’ve decided to lean into something I’ve avoided for much of my life: failing publicly. See why at themonicarhodes.com/blog.

As a new CEO myself and someone who knows a thing or two about climbing the proverbial #corporateladder, I wholeheartedly agree with these tips shared by Harvard Business Review regarding the value of journaling for new leaders. Check out the benefits of it: bit.ly/4gjOrha

🖤 ❤️ 💚Happy Black History Month! I'd like to kick off the month with this short film you must see: "Twenty & Odd," which you can watch right now in less than 5 mins. It explores the trauma, resilience and beauty of the #AfricanAmerican experience. 📽️bit.ly/20andodd

Need new novels to peruse for #BlackHistoryMonth? All these links will also be available on my blog shortly. Enjoy!: themonicarhodes.com/blog

#BlackHistoryMoment | Eve's Bayou: Can you believe it's been almost 30 years since Eve's Bayou debuted? I love this review by Angelica Jade Bastién, a critic and essayist at New York Magazine/Vulture. Check out more of her take on the film: bit.ly/4hs43kn

💯International practice is to use whatever place name is preferred by the country a specific geographic feature belongs to, but the gulf touches Mexico, the United States, Cuba and several other island nations. What say you? #GulfofMexico or #GulfofAmerica?

Are you a #musiclover like me? You just might enjoy this book in honor of #BlackHistoryMonth:📕THE VIOLIN CONSPIRACY by Brendan Slocumb | @brendanslocumb. It's a Good Morning America Book Club Pick! Check out all my Black History Month book picks here: bit.ly/3X67chB

The world needs more kindness. 💙 Small acts—like helping a neighbor—boost your health too! 🧠 Brain health | 🚶🏽‍♂️ Stay active | 😌 Less stress | 🌱 All ages benefit What’s one kind act you’ll do today? 👇🏾 #KindnessMatters #BetterHealth #GiveBack #ActsOfKindness #HealthyLiving

Retired Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr., who was a member of America’s first-ever #blackcombatpilots known as the #TuskegeeAirmen, has died at age 100. @davidmuirabc remembers the lasting impact he’s made on the nation during WWII, #AmericaStrong. Source: @abcworldnewstonight

Designed by the 1st Black #MITgraduate and the 1st professionally trained Black #landscapearchitect, The Oaks at TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY is more than a historic home — it’s a powerful symbol of #BlackExcellence in design and innovation. bit.ly/3F13G1G NOMA

Celebrating just a fraction of the game-changers that came from a woman in honor of #InternationalWomensDay.

Dawn and resurrection are synonymous. As we celebrate Easter, let's reflect on hope, renewal, and the enduring spirit of humanity. Every act of preservation shines a light on our shared history. Wishing you clarity and renewal this season!