The Art of Black Shaming
Originally posted on Black Millennials:
Black shaming is a tactic used to disparage the character and credibility of Black people when they are targeted by others. The duplicitous nature of…
Paying Attention
I ask this question of myself as I ask it of you, What am I unwilling to pay attention to? What are you putting off, putting aside, and combing over/hiding-In … Continue reading
How long…
Eric Garner was choked to death by NYC cops. Chokeholds have been against the policy of the NYC police since 1983 according to their own patrol guide. To credit NYC … Continue reading
Politics
Ah, the most dangerous of words-Politics. I know, this is your response right now… calm yourself. A recent discussion with a friend led me to some deep thinking. They asserted … Continue reading
Six Feet Under…and glad.
Calling that old friend and having a long, deep conversation. Finding that quilt in the back of the closet that your grandmother made for you when you were born, and … Continue reading
Pride
This is pride weekend. The time where all LGBTQ…folks skip down the yellow brick road toward militancy . This is all thanks to our Stonewall brothers and sisters who let … Continue reading
Hands off!
Dear Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus, please stop. Black women are off the plantation, (thanks Oprah) and their bodies are not yours to objectify, grope, grab, or poke at. The … Continue reading
I hope she wins
Will the industry that supports whiteness, recognize the black diva and make history?
When no one is listening…
I am confused. Jewish people have been through hell. The persecution, and anguish their race has suffered over thousands of years is cataloged in the Bible, and for non believers, … Continue reading
