Come Together
Today I stood with white women on each side of me, locked arm in arm, as we blocked oncoming traffic, proclaiming “No justice, no peace!” and “What do we want? … Continue reading
Rachel, Roof, and Remorse.
Lately, whenever I turn on the television I see her face, yes, her. Rachel “What race am I today” Dolezal. The woman claims she identified as black when she was … Continue reading
True Creations
There is an amazing opportunity to blend a love for beautiful, hand made things, and supporting the LGBTQ community coming up this Friday May 29th. You can support the … Continue reading
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
Jenny from the Block and Misogyny
I was warned not to go. I should have listened. However I enjoy Jennifer Lopez. I have been a fan since her Fly Girl days. So despite my better … 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
Space
As I sit in this hipsteriffic micro-roastery and espresso bar, I notice I am the only person of color in here. This has become so normal in my experience, that … 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
Having Tea with Fear
I was afraid of Thriller. Yes that one. I was born in 1980, and my parents were then and are now liberal activists/religious conservatives. That meant I pretty much got … Continue reading
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