About RalindaSpeaks
Ralinda, a native of Los Angeles, is a diversity expert, consultant, creative, speaker, and writer who works at the intersection of culture, identity, diversity and justice. She sparks thoughtful conversations on what matters most; authenticity! Ralinda’s work has been featured on CBS Media, Pop Sugar, Medium, YahooLife, and the Los Angeles Times. Most recently, Ralinda received a leadership grant award for research on the Black@Movement from the Klingenstein Center, Teachers College at Columbia University in New York.
Cultural Commentary, Journalism & Public Engagement
Ralinda Watts is a powerful voice at the intersection of storytelling, social justice, and education. Her cultural commentary and journalism reflect a deep commitment to truth-telling, healing, and transformation—particularly through the lens of Black identity, womanhood, and community care.
Cultural Commentary
Ralinda’s pop culture writing—featured in PopSugar—explores how Black identity, justice, and representation intersect with sports, film, TV, and media. Her work is timely, accessible, and rooted in critical reflection on visibility and equity in contemporary culture.
Publications
Across platforms like Substack, Medium, Edutopia, and more, Ralinda writes on race, parenting, education, and justice. Her essays blend personal narrative with social critique, offering powerful insights rooted in lived experience and advocacy.
Engagements
Through RalindaSpeaks, Ralinda leads tailored workshops and talks that combine storytelling, strategy, and DEI expertise. She helps schools, teams, and communities confront inequity and build inclusive, empowered spaces for real change.
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