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Jennifer P. Harris

Jennifer P. Harris

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#28DaysOfBlackness: The Value Of Eldership

Image · February 27, 2019February 25, 2019 · 2 Comments ·

I miss my grandmother. I miss her on a level I didn’t realize until after she had already left the world. I needed more guidance. I need more from her. … Continue reading #28DaysOfBlackness: The Value Of Eldership

Press Release: The Matter Of Being A Safe Space

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Last Wednesday, a contributor for The Ideal Firestarter, our own Shauncea, did her Firestarter Minute about the still-unfolding situation regarding Jussie Smollett. The Ideal Firestarter was created to talk about … Continue reading Press Release: The Matter Of Being A Safe Space

#28DaysOfBlackness: Being Able To See What Is On ‘Marsha’s Plate’

Image · February 26, 2019March 22, 2019 · 3 Comments ·

I am a Black cisgender, heterosexual woman. I have never looked at myself in the 37, almost 38, years of living not looked in a mirror and not had my … Continue reading #28DaysOfBlackness: Being Able To See What Is On ‘Marsha’s Plate’

#28DaysOfBlackness: Don’t Ask About (Or Touch) My Hair

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Solange Knowles song, “Don’t Touch My Hair,” spoke to me on levels I hadn’t thought about in years. Most people whom are not Black, always want to touch your hair … Continue reading #28DaysOfBlackness: Don’t Ask About (Or Touch) My Hair

#28DaysOfBlackness: The Copping Of Black Girl Magic & Other Swagger-Jackin’

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Mane, lookahere! If I see one more thing that I grew up with on the head of a White girl that THANK she discovered it, I am going to scream, … Continue reading #28DaysOfBlackness: The Copping Of Black Girl Magic & Other Swagger-Jackin’

#28DaysOfBlackness: The Matter Of My Blackness, And Making My Way In The [White]World

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As we come into the final days of Black Empowerment Month, it has caused me to reflect on a lot. All the things that the media would have us to … Continue reading #28DaysOfBlackness: The Matter Of My Blackness, And Making My Way In The [White]World

#28DaysOfBlackness: ‘For This Is The Prize’

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The National Memorial for Peace and Justice is in the heart of a state that believes no on should be free. In a state that birthed the demon elf of … Continue reading #28DaysOfBlackness: ‘For This Is The Prize’

#28DaysOfBlackness: The Flock Of ‘Rare Birds’

Image · February 23, 2019March 22, 2019 · 1 Comment ·

I finally got a copy of Parable Of The Talents by Octavia E. Butler. I found the copy at a local Black owned bookstore (Yes, it was Eye See Me!). … Continue reading #28DaysOfBlackness: The Flock Of ‘Rare Birds’

Black Love Is A Superpower-Part 4: GRACE

Image · February 23, 2019February 20, 2019 · 1 Comment ·

One of the most beautiful things about any relationship is the ability to grow, and to grow together. Relationships, when they are healthy, allow for the growth of people. It … Continue reading Black Love Is A Superpower-Part 4: GRACE

RUNITBACK FRIDAY-02/22/2019

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We know Black History Month, for the better part of these short 28 days has been some level of trash. But, no matter! We push on, and we still shine … Continue reading RUNITBACK FRIDAY-02/22/2019

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