Two Worlds, One Town
The Auto Zone is still scorched in Ferguson. I know because I saw it with my own eyes today. The once bright orange letters are black, and twisted. There is … Continue reading
Who are we talking about?
James Baldwin famously said that, “To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the time.” While not in … Continue reading
Showing up
Standing in the doorway of the Value Market I did not expect to be warm. The constant opening of the doors and arctic wind chill blasts might have had something … Continue reading
Eyes Wide Shut
Malcolm X warned us with these words. For people of color in my friend circles on social media, this has certainly come to pass. The Grammy awards last night featured … Continue reading
Waiting
We have been waiting. It was August 9th when an unarmed brown teenager was shot to death in the street, and we have been waiting. Waiting for justice. Waiting for … Continue reading
The Cosby Question
Let’s cut to the chase. Bill Cosby is safe from prosecution regarding what is becoming an avalanche of sexual assault allegations. He is staying silent on all this, even going … Continue reading
Questions
This being Sunday I am reflective. I might go so far as to even say contemplative. I am interested in being a person who pushes boundaries, asks the question not … Continue reading
I Wish…
A friend of mine who is a professor keeps marveling at why I get so upset over Walt Disney perpetuating white supremacy. “Its Disney, of course it is going to … Continue reading
It’s personal
I had hope. That is always my problem. With all my calling out the “isims” I see in folk, I still basically think people want the best for all. Yeah, … Continue reading
Shocked
I was wrong. It happens to me from time to time. I suspected the Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig dramedy couldn’t make me care about them. Their mugging and so … Continue reading
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