Actress Life: I Just Booked a Big Role in Hollywood… And You Won’t Believe How It Happened
Actress Life: I Just Booked a Big Role in Hollywood… And You Won’t Believe How It Happened Every actor dreams of their next break. For Gin Hammond, it came in the most unexpected way — through a last-minute audition. What started as a surprise opportunity turned into booking a principal role in a major Hollywood film, […]
Why NYC in the autumn Is Made for Gingers (+ My NYC Fall Obsession)
Why NYC in the autumn Is Made for Gingers (+ My NYC Fall Obsession) Autumn just hits different. For Gin Hammond, fall isn’t just about cooler air and turning leaves — it’s the season where gingers glow. The warm golden sunlight of autumn makes red hair come alive, giving it a fiery brilliance that no […]
Morning in Belize: Coffee, Mosquitoes & Gecko Surprises
Morning in Belize: Coffee, Mosquitoes & Gecko Surprises What’s a morning really like in coastal Lucencia, Belize? For Gin Hammond, it’s a mix of laid-back charm, unexpected wildlife encounters, and the kind of small travel mishaps that turn into great stories. From coffee hunting to practicing a few words in Garifuna, mornings here offer a […]
There’s a lot of strong emotion about ‘Passing’. The most important emotion might be…
There’s a lot of strong emotion about ‘Passing’. The most important might be… Different generations respond to the concept of “passing“. I talk about this in Living IncogNegro Something that the older generations are likely to be aware of, there’s been a shame associated with “passing” that gets stuffed into the next generation and stuffed […]
Can health care professionals help conversations about race? Gin Hammond responds
Can a health care professional help conversations about race? Gin Hammond responds If there is some kind of therapist or counselor present at conversations that mixed people are having around race, both the practical and esoteric elements of that, I hope that the idea of compassion, especially for oneself, is kept top of mind. Because […]