When I was in college, one of my closest friends shared with me that he is gay. Now mind you, I had already suspected this, but it wasn’t my place to ask or judge, so I did neither. I just loved him. I loved him like a brother, and if anyone ever made the fateful mistake of saying something disparaging about his sexuality, I would defend him with every fiber of my being.

Denise, Selena, and Kierra's blogs took us on a journey of self-discovery and held a mirror to some of our innermost thoughts. Our #UMatter theme causes us to push pause on our thought patterns and challenge ourselves to do some self-inventory

We continue our #UMatter theme with Kelli McCary, Go Red for Women Director at the American Heart Association. Go Red for Women is the American Heart Association's signature women's initiative and serves as a comprehensive platform for increasing women's heart health awareness. Go Red also serves as a catalyst for change to improve women's lives around the world.