The memory of time
Today I met an old friend. I was listening to my iPhone 5 on shuffle, and the opening bass chords of Stings Fields of Gold came on. Until then I … Continue reading
Intersections
My heart hurts. Brown boys can be shot dead over and over. It’s all over, and it is over skittles, Over being handcuffed and on the ground, Over walking down … Continue reading
Ask The Negro
I give very good advice. I’ve made a lot of mistakes. I have learned from them. My friends always come to me for my slant on decisions, life choices, whatever. … Continue reading
Stop Saying “That’s So Gay!”: 6 Types of Microaggressions That Harm LGBTQ People
Originally posted on Psychology Benefits Society:
By Kevin L. Nadal, PhD (Associate Professor of Psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice – City University of New York) When I was a little…
Writing for self love
“We write to learn, and we write to figure out what we know.” -Daniel Jones, editor of @nytimes “Modern Love” column on the @drshow I absolutely love this. Writing allows … Continue reading
Michael Sam
michael Sam I’m concerned. I am pleased as punch that Michael Sam has come out ahead of the draft. According to reports, he had already come out to his team … Continue reading
The arms of the father
Yuck. That’s the word that first comes to mind when I think of what Dylan Farrow must be going through right now. You summon up the courage to reopen the … Continue reading
Tell Me Your Story
I am moved to make a devised piece on the current murders of young black men. This would involve transcribing interviews with young black men about how they feel, and … Continue reading
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