The Long Hurt
When my long ago relatives feet touched the shore, weighed down by chains, back ripped up from the lash of the terrorist captain, malnourished from rations, raped and bloody, struggling … Continue reading
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
