What would you tell your eighteen-year-old self?
Category: Lists
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Diddy. and the Expropriation of Black Excellence
For over twenty years, Sean Combs, “Diddy,” or “Puff Daddy” has been a paramount figure of black celebrity. He is … More
Life Hacks for Black Women
A little “sun” on your Sunday. <3. … 1. Black Soap is the holy grail for black skin. It cures dark spots … More
Decrypting The Sociopathy of the Oppressed
Hollywood Whitney Elizabeth Houston was once a shining light of American culture. She was beautiful and unbelievably talented. Her voice … More
I Am Not Your Negro, A Review
James Baldwin’s “I am Not Your Negro” succeeds in bridging past and present racial truths earning them a much deserved … More
Does BET Series “The Quad” hit the four corners needed to advance contemporary black portrayal?
Tonight BET debuts new series “The Quad.” The series airs on the first day of black history month—a fact that … More
Three Issues with the Keke Palmer and Trey Songz Feud
During my college years I was huge fan of R &B crooner Trey Songz. I have shamelessly sang along to … More
Ten Ways to Protest Without a Picket Sign
Amidst a world where fatalities in our community are a daily occurrence and cultural appropriation is at an all time … More
Things My Mother Taught Me
While it has been over two decades since I learned to walk, the lessons of my mother continue to guide me as her hands once did. Her voice- whispers in my mind as I stroll through life and even as I articulate my ideas on this blog. Furthermore, I am forever indebted to my mother as my mom, but also as a remarkable woman.
The Black Female Faces of My Childhood…
In honor of Women’s History Month I compiled a list to commemorating the brown faces that that shaped my childhood … More
