Depression is becoming a pandemic within the African-American community. We as a people must begin to admit this. Ignoring this, minimizing this, is costing the lives of our children. Little … Continue reading FIRESTARTER HOTSHEET-BLACK CHILDREN MATTER
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The Community I Never Thought I Would Need
While at home recovering from surgery, my creative juices have not been flowing ironically. One would think when you have nothing but ample time sit around, you would come … Continue reading The Community I Never Thought I Would Need
#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
Black Love Is A Superpower-Overview
There is nothing like loving someone and being loved in return. The one thing that I especially love, with all the things I can (and am) jaded about, is the … Continue reading Black Love Is A Superpower-Overview
Picking Out The Flowers: When All Else Fails, You Must Leave
Consider this my final plea. Hear my heart. It may save a life. -JBHarris I have mentioned my abuser only by a pseudonym. I have no idea where he is, … Continue reading Picking Out The Flowers: When All Else Fails, You Must Leave
The Old Scars That Bleed: The Aftermath Of All The Dead Flowers
This post will be autobiographical in part. The name of my abuser is denoted by an asterisk (*). We have no contact. I use the phrase dead flower and when … Continue reading The Old Scars That Bleed: The Aftermath Of All The Dead Flowers
Becoming Grateful Is A Process
The latest cool phrase circulating the universe is “I’m going through a process”, or my favorite, “I’m just going through my process.” Let me help you out–we all are. Life … Continue reading Becoming Grateful Is A Process
