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
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’
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
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’
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
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’
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’
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
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
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
