So there was a school shooting in Idaho, but the Idaho governor doesn’t want the teachers to talk about systemic racism, white women crying in the Rockwood School District, people … Continue reading RUNITBACK FRIDAY-05/07/2021
#BlackBlogsMatter Challenge-Week 10 (2021)
In the grand scheme of things, I can honestly say that I have never been the Only Black Friend in my friend group. For this, I am grateful. In the … Continue reading #BlackBlogsMatter Challenge-Week 10 (2021)
Talk About It Tuesday-05/04/2021
MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU! It’s STAR WARS DAY! As one that is the daughter of a sci-fi nerd, and the mother of blerds, today I want to focus … Continue reading Talk About It Tuesday-05/04/2021
#BlackBlogsMatter Challenge-Week 10 (2021)
*OBF-Only Black Friend Being the OBF is dangerous. I said what I said. You, as a Black friend, in the ashes of Orange Thanos, you need to be mindful and … Continue reading #BlackBlogsMatter Challenge-Week 10 (2021)
RUNITBACK FRIDAY-04/29/2021
Anthony Mackie a whole mood, I now have a crush on Bucky, Derek Chauvin is in jail to start his prison sentence, more people getting vaccinated, more people are questioning … Continue reading RUNITBACK FRIDAY-04/29/2021
Ma’Khia Is Us & We Are Ma’Khia
In the wake of the Derek Chauvin trial and his subsequent conviction, three BIPOC people were shot by the police–two of them were murdered by the police. I am tired … Continue reading Ma’Khia Is Us & We Are Ma’Khia
To And For The Torches
Dear Tribe: I know that I have been MIA, and you all haven’t seen my opinions about the lastest thing that are going on in the world. As prolific as … Continue reading To And For The Torches
#BlackBlogsMatter Challenge-Week 9 (2021)
The biggest microaggression I have encountered, and still encounter to quite a demonstrable degree, is this phrase: “You are ________________ for a Black girl.” I hate that. Don’t say that … Continue reading #BlackBlogsMatter Challenge-Week 9 (2021)
TALKABOUT IT TUESDAY-04/27/2021
I have been a fan of movies for years, and my favorite movies are still Sunset Boulevard and Carmen Jones. So, in watching this year’s Academy Awards–I was beyond excited! … Continue reading TALKABOUT IT TUESDAY-04/27/2021
#BlackBlogsMatter-Week 9 (2021)
Microaggressions are papercuts. Let me tell you a story. I am a writer with a day job. I have children, and a mouth like an oil slick! This last week, … Continue reading #BlackBlogsMatter-Week 9 (2021)
