Esther Dillard
@iamedillard.bsky.social
Journalist, podcaster & storyteller that amplifies authentic stories online, so they can connect with the right people and make a bigger impact.
Debuting the trailer for ERASED, my new animated series restoring the stories that were erased from our history.
Episode 1 features Elizabeth Jennings, the Black schoolteacher who challenged segregation in NYC 100 years before Rosa Parks.
Proud to partner with Amplified Voices TV on this project.
Episode 1 features Elizabeth Jennings, the Black schoolteacher who challenged segregation in NYC 100 years before Rosa Parks.
Proud to partner with Amplified Voices TV on this project.
December 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Debuting the trailer for ERASED, my new animated series restoring the stories that were erased from our history.
Episode 1 features Elizabeth Jennings, the Black schoolteacher who challenged segregation in NYC 100 years before Rosa Parks.
Proud to partner with Amplified Voices TV on this project.
Episode 1 features Elizabeth Jennings, the Black schoolteacher who challenged segregation in NYC 100 years before Rosa Parks.
Proud to partner with Amplified Voices TV on this project.
VuAn’s story about hospital racism is heartbreaking — and true.
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👉 Like, comment, share, and subscribe #blackmaternalhealth #racisminhealthcare
November 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
VuAn’s story about hospital racism is heartbreaking — and true.
👉 Like, comment, share, and subscribe #blackmaternalhealth #racisminhealthcare
👉 Like, comment, share, and subscribe #blackmaternalhealth #racisminhealthcare
Black women are still being dismissed in medical settings. VuAn Foster calls out the barriers loudly and clearly.
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#blackmaternalhealth #healthequity
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#blackmaternalhealth #healthequity
November 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Black women are still being dismissed in medical settings. VuAn Foster calls out the barriers loudly and clearly.
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#blackmaternalhealth #healthequity
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#blackmaternalhealth #healthequity
Free grief support after pregnancy loss shouldn’t be rare — but it is. Life After Two Losses is changing that with no-cost care and tools for healing. 🌈
👉 Like, comment, share, and subscribe to spread the message. #GriefSupport #PregnancyLoss #RainbowBaby
👉 Like, comment, share, and subscribe to spread the message. #GriefSupport #PregnancyLoss #RainbowBaby
November 20, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Free grief support after pregnancy loss shouldn’t be rare — but it is. Life After Two Losses is changing that with no-cost care and tools for healing. 🌈
👉 Like, comment, share, and subscribe to spread the message. #GriefSupport #PregnancyLoss #RainbowBaby
👉 Like, comment, share, and subscribe to spread the message. #GriefSupport #PregnancyLoss #RainbowBaby
Big change starts small. Culture Design author Krista White reminds us:
“Even one small daily change can strengthen an organization.” #Leadership #CultureDesign
“Even one small daily change can strengthen an organization.” #Leadership #CultureDesign
November 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Big change starts small. Culture Design author Krista White reminds us:
“Even one small daily change can strengthen an organization.” #Leadership #CultureDesign
“Even one small daily change can strengthen an organization.” #Leadership #CultureDesign
Awareness starts change—practice sustains it.James & Krista White join The Color Between the Lines to share how Culture Design helps leaders turn purpose into action.🎥 YouTube link in bio.#Leadership #CultureDesign
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Awareness starts change—practice sustains it.James & Krista White join The Color Between the Lines to share how Culture Design helps leaders turn purpose into action.🎥 YouTube link in bio.#Leadership #CultureDesign
Testing something new — a blend of journalism, history, and AI.
My first story (coming soon) is about a Black woman from the 1800s who fought an injustice that still affects millions today.
Could AI help history feel more alive?
My first story (coming soon) is about a Black woman from the 1800s who fought an injustice that still affects millions today.
Could AI help history feel more alive?
November 12, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Testing something new — a blend of journalism, history, and AI.
My first story (coming soon) is about a Black woman from the 1800s who fought an injustice that still affects millions today.
Could AI help history feel more alive?
My first story (coming soon) is about a Black woman from the 1800s who fought an injustice that still affects millions today.
Could AI help history feel more alive?
Culture happens—by design or default.James & Krista White share how purpose-driven leaders shape it on The Color Between the Lines.🎥 YouTube link in bio.#Leadership #CultureDesign
November 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Culture happens—by design or default.James & Krista White share how purpose-driven leaders shape it on The Color Between the Lines.🎥 YouTube link in bio.#Leadership #CultureDesign
Ever had a boss ask “How ya doin?” when you knew a request was coming? 😅James & Krista White say real leaders give every employee five minutes that matter.Watch my full convo on The Color Between the Lines (YouTube/iHeart).#Leadership #Empathy
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Ever had a boss ask “How ya doin?” when you knew a request was coming? 😅James & Krista White say real leaders give every employee five minutes that matter.Watch my full convo on The Color Between the Lines (YouTube/iHeart).#Leadership #Empathy
Prices are up, but beans still got our back 🫘 Lentils, red beans, chickpeas — simple meals that keep the week running smooth. How are you stretching your groceries these days?
#BudgetLiving #HealthyEating #BeanLife
#BudgetLiving #HealthyEating #BeanLife
November 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Prices are up, but beans still got our back 🫘 Lentils, red beans, chickpeas — simple meals that keep the week running smooth. How are you stretching your groceries these days?
#BudgetLiving #HealthyEating #BeanLife
#BudgetLiving #HealthyEating #BeanLife
In my talk with James & Krista White (Culture Design), we explore how empathy and purpose shape the cultures we build at work and beyond.🎧 Watch on YouTube: The Color Between the Lines #Leadership #CultureDesign #Inclusion #BlackVoices #WorkCulture
November 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
In my talk with James & Krista White (Culture Design), we explore how empathy and purpose shape the cultures we build at work and beyond.🎧 Watch on YouTube: The Color Between the Lines #Leadership #CultureDesign #Inclusion #BlackVoices #WorkCulture
“For decades, Dr. Jeanne Nutter has kept our stories alive.”
Her book proves that joy and empowerment flourished even during segregation.
#BlackAuthors #OralHistory #EducationMatters #TheColorBetweenTheLines
Her book proves that joy and empowerment flourished even during segregation.
#BlackAuthors #OralHistory #EducationMatters #TheColorBetweenTheLines
November 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
“For decades, Dr. Jeanne Nutter has kept our stories alive.”
Her book proves that joy and empowerment flourished even during segregation.
#BlackAuthors #OralHistory #EducationMatters #TheColorBetweenTheLines
Her book proves that joy and empowerment flourished even during segregation.
#BlackAuthors #OralHistory #EducationMatters #TheColorBetweenTheLines
Groceries are wild right now 😅 so I’ve been ‘beaning it up’ — lentils, chickpeas, red beans, you name it. Drop your favorite bean or lentil recipe below — we can all use some new ideas before Thanksgiving. 🫘
#HealthyOnABudget #InstantPotCooking #HomeCooking #ShareTheLove
#HealthyOnABudget #InstantPotCooking #HomeCooking #ShareTheLove
November 7, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Groceries are wild right now 😅 so I’ve been ‘beaning it up’ — lentils, chickpeas, red beans, you name it. Drop your favorite bean or lentil recipe below — we can all use some new ideas before Thanksgiving. 🫘
#HealthyOnABudget #InstantPotCooking #HomeCooking #ShareTheLove
#HealthyOnABudget #InstantPotCooking #HomeCooking #ShareTheLove
Marian Anderson’s story runs through Delaware — thanks to Dr. Jeanne Nutter for bringing that truth home.
#MarianAnderson #DelawareHistory #BlackCulture #TheColorBetweenTheLines
#MarianAnderson #DelawareHistory #BlackCulture #TheColorBetweenTheLines
November 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Marian Anderson’s story runs through Delaware — thanks to Dr. Jeanne Nutter for bringing that truth home.
#MarianAnderson #DelawareHistory #BlackCulture #TheColorBetweenTheLines
#MarianAnderson #DelawareHistory #BlackCulture #TheColorBetweenTheLines
Those carved faces weren’t decoration — they were legacy.
Booker T. Washington. Carver. Anderson. Now we know their names.
#BlackIcons #HiddenHistory #TheColorBetweenTheLines #DelawareStories
Booker T. Washington. Carver. Anderson. Now we know their names.
#BlackIcons #HiddenHistory #TheColorBetweenTheLines #DelawareStories
November 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Those carved faces weren’t decoration — they were legacy.
Booker T. Washington. Carver. Anderson. Now we know their names.
#BlackIcons #HiddenHistory #TheColorBetweenTheLines #DelawareStories
Booker T. Washington. Carver. Anderson. Now we know their names.
#BlackIcons #HiddenHistory #TheColorBetweenTheLines #DelawareStories
“We have Black people on this building.”
Sometimes a single image can give a whole generation pride.
#RepresentationMatters #BlackHistory #CommunityLegacy #TheColorBetweenTheLines
Sometimes a single image can give a whole generation pride.
#RepresentationMatters #BlackHistory #CommunityLegacy #TheColorBetweenTheLines
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“We have Black people on this building.”
Sometimes a single image can give a whole generation pride.
#RepresentationMatters #BlackHistory #CommunityLegacy #TheColorBetweenTheLines
Sometimes a single image can give a whole generation pride.
#RepresentationMatters #BlackHistory #CommunityLegacy #TheColorBetweenTheLines
The Walnut Street Y produced state-champion swimmers when few believed it possible. Access = Excellence.
November 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The Walnut Street Y produced state-champion swimmers when few believed it possible. Access = Excellence.
“For decades, Dr. Jeanne Nutter has kept our stories alive.”
Her book proves that joy and empowerment flourished even during segregation.
#BlackAuthors #OralHistory #EducationMatters #TheColorBetweenTheLines
Her book proves that joy and empowerment flourished even during segregation.
#BlackAuthors #OralHistory #EducationMatters #TheColorBetweenTheLines
November 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“For decades, Dr. Jeanne Nutter has kept our stories alive.”
Her book proves that joy and empowerment flourished even during segregation.
#BlackAuthors #OralHistory #EducationMatters #TheColorBetweenTheLines
Her book proves that joy and empowerment flourished even during segregation.
#BlackAuthors #OralHistory #EducationMatters #TheColorBetweenTheLines
“It doesn’t happen overnight.”
Author Michael Wynn reminds us that breaking financial or emotional cycles takes time, consistency, and faith.
#MichaelWynn #HabitsDontLie #FinancialFreedom #TheColorBetweenTheLines #EstherDillard
Author Michael Wynn reminds us that breaking financial or emotional cycles takes time, consistency, and faith.
#MichaelWynn #HabitsDontLie #FinancialFreedom #TheColorBetweenTheLines #EstherDillard
October 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
“It doesn’t happen overnight.”
Author Michael Wynn reminds us that breaking financial or emotional cycles takes time, consistency, and faith.
#MichaelWynn #HabitsDontLie #FinancialFreedom #TheColorBetweenTheLines #EstherDillard
Author Michael Wynn reminds us that breaking financial or emotional cycles takes time, consistency, and faith.
#MichaelWynn #HabitsDontLie #FinancialFreedom #TheColorBetweenTheLines #EstherDillard
An AI report mixed up a patient’s kidneys — and it made me hit pause. Even in the age of AI, leadership still needs intuition, empathy, and heart. ❤️
Read more → https://open.substack.com/pub/iamestherdillard/p/when-ai-gets-it-wrong
Read more → https://open.substack.com/pub/iamestherdillard/p/when-ai-gets-it-wrong
October 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
An AI report mixed up a patient’s kidneys — and it made me hit pause. Even in the age of AI, leadership still needs intuition, empathy, and heart. ❤️
Read more → https://open.substack.com/pub/iamestherdillard/p/when-ai-gets-it-wrong
Read more → https://open.substack.com/pub/iamestherdillard/p/when-ai-gets-it-wrong
“Stress leads to duress.”
Michael Wynn shares how he learned to replace stress with structure — and chaos with clarity.
Faith and discipline aren’t opposites. They work together. 💡
#MichaelWynn #Faith #Mindset #Resilience #Leadership #TheColorBetweenTheLines #EstherDillard
Michael Wynn shares how he learned to replace stress with structure — and chaos with clarity.
Faith and discipline aren’t opposites. They work together. 💡
#MichaelWynn #Faith #Mindset #Resilience #Leadership #TheColorBetweenTheLines #EstherDillard
October 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
“Stress leads to duress.”
Michael Wynn shares how he learned to replace stress with structure — and chaos with clarity.
Faith and discipline aren’t opposites. They work together. 💡
#MichaelWynn #Faith #Mindset #Resilience #Leadership #TheColorBetweenTheLines #EstherDillard
Michael Wynn shares how he learned to replace stress with structure — and chaos with clarity.
Faith and discipline aren’t opposites. They work together. 💡
#MichaelWynn #Faith #Mindset #Resilience #Leadership #TheColorBetweenTheLines #EstherDillard
Over the weekend, my son performed at the 78th Annual North Jersey Band Festival. 🎶
I wasn’t up for sitting in the cold stands this time, but my husband took my place — and these beautiful photos.
I wasn’t up for sitting in the cold stands this time, but my husband took my place — and these beautiful photos.
October 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Over the weekend, my son performed at the 78th Annual North Jersey Band Festival. 🎶
I wasn’t up for sitting in the cold stands this time, but my husband took my place — and these beautiful photos.
I wasn’t up for sitting in the cold stands this time, but my husband took my place — and these beautiful photos.
“We are tired of people who speak with a mouthful of scripture but carry a heart of hate.” — Rep. Ayanna Pressley
At Boston’s #NoKingsRally, she reminded us that silence in the face of injustice is complicity.
#AyannaPressley #Justice #Democracy #TheColorBetweenTheLines #EstherDillard
At Boston’s #NoKingsRally, she reminded us that silence in the face of injustice is complicity.
#AyannaPressley #Justice #Democracy #TheColorBetweenTheLines #EstherDillard
October 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
“We are tired of people who speak with a mouthful of scripture but carry a heart of hate.” — Rep. Ayanna Pressley
At Boston’s #NoKingsRally, she reminded us that silence in the face of injustice is complicity.
#AyannaPressley #Justice #Democracy #TheColorBetweenTheLines #EstherDillard
At Boston’s #NoKingsRally, she reminded us that silence in the face of injustice is complicity.
#AyannaPressley #Justice #Democracy #TheColorBetweenTheLines #EstherDillard
“Visualize. Have faith. Think. Repeat.”
That’s how Michael Wynn rebuilt his life and career after major setbacks.
#MichaelWynn #HabitsDontLie #Faith #Mindset #Motivation #EstherDillard #TheColorBetweenTheLines
That’s how Michael Wynn rebuilt his life and career after major setbacks.
#MichaelWynn #HabitsDontLie #Faith #Mindset #Motivation #EstherDillard #TheColorBetweenTheLines
October 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
“Visualize. Have faith. Think. Repeat.”
That’s how Michael Wynn rebuilt his life and career after major setbacks.
#MichaelWynn #HabitsDontLie #Faith #Mindset #Motivation #EstherDillard #TheColorBetweenTheLines
That’s how Michael Wynn rebuilt his life and career after major setbacks.
#MichaelWynn #HabitsDontLie #Faith #Mindset #Motivation #EstherDillard #TheColorBetweenTheLines
Surveys show 10:1 preference for investment in opportunity over incarceration. That’s what real justice looks like.#JusticeReform #CommunityCare #TheColorBetweenTheLines
October 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Surveys show 10:1 preference for investment in opportunity over incarceration. That’s what real justice looks like.#JusticeReform #CommunityCare #TheColorBetweenTheLines