Michelle L. Smith - America, this is who we are. In this piece, I reflect upon the longstanding ramifications of inequity and lack of access to the "American dream" for some Americans that have endured despite decades of attempts to abolish these disparities.

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White Coat. June 2024

This short essay was published in the June 2024 issue of The Sun magazine in response to the magazine's themed submission call for its Readers Write section. The theme was "uniforms." Click here.

Ten Thousand Days in the Making. May 2023

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Gerrymandering must end. Communities of color deserve a more equitable society. November 2021

While the title assigned to this opinion piece that appeared in the November 23rd issue of The San Diego Union-Tribune suggests that all gerrymandering should be abolished, I wrote about the intentional manipulation of voter districts around the country that has disenfranchised certain demographics. To counter this effort, some areas desire a "reverse gerrymandering" to restore or improve representation of voters historically underrepresented. (Click here.)

Why I Fear an Escalation of Racial Violence. May 2021

In my essay published in the May 18, 2021 issue of The San Diego Union-Tribune's Opinion/Commentary section, I discuss my safety concerns amid a growing environment of violence against people of color as well as right-wing extremism and its penchant for disenfranchising Black and Brown people. (Click here.)

America, This is Who We Are. January 2021

In my opinion piece published Jan 8, 2021 in The San Diego Union-Tribune titled, "Stop saying, 'This is not who we are.' America, this is exactly who we are," I contemplate how the stories of my ancestors demonstrate what America meant for folks like them. (Click here.)

Golf sisters, unite and step up to the tee at the club - any club, GottaGoGolf.com, March 2012

Joining a women's golf league may seem intimidating at first glance. But if you do your research, you may find that club membership is the ticket you need to furthering your game.

Shape Up With a Personal Trainer, Health Matters, January 2012

A personal trainer can help you achieve a healthier body through greater accountability and motivation.

Cancer Clinical Trials: When Running Out of Options is Not an Option, Health Matters, October 2011

Cancer clinical trials may be the answer for those in need of cutting-edge research to help fight their disease.

I swear I didn't hit that shot, it must have been my evil twin, gottagogolf.com, september 2011

Conquering the mind games that plague all golfers.

He says 'That's good.' She says 'Oh really?', GottaGoGolf.com, June 2011

When it comes to a friendly round of golf, who's more competitive, men or women?

Physical Therapy: Getting the Job Done Right, Health Matters, Fall 2009

Workplace Wellness is enhanced with physical therapy programs designed to prevent injury, restore function and minimize disability.

The Breast Cancer Divide: Why Are So Many African American Women Dying? Ms. Magazine, Fall 2004

African American women are less likely to develop breast cancer, but they are also less likely to survive it.

America, this is who we are.

In this piece, I reflect upon the longstanding ramifications of inequity and lack of access to the "American dream" for some Americans that have endured despite decades of attempts to abolish these disparities.