We Are On Our Own
News of several missing girls and women in Chicago has been circulating primarily on social media. Two victims, 15-year-old Sadaria Davis and 26-year-old Shantieya Smith, have been found dead. Why […]
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Stop Letting Them Punk You
As Americans, we enjoy certain rights and privileges which are inherent in our citizenship. Or at least we should. As Black people, our rights are sometimes violated and, many times, […]
White and Woke?
For white supremacy to end, White people have to be the ones to shut it down. I believe this with every fiber of my being, which is why I started […]
Why Avoid Jury Duty?
I reported for jury duty yesterday and was the only Black person who showed up. Why am I mentioning this? Because one of the best ways we can change the […]
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Is a Must Read
It’s taken me a while, but I’ve finally finished Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi and WOW, what an excellent story masterfully told! Though fictional, I feel like this book tells the […]
Patsy Walked!
Whenever I’m faced with a challenge…whenever I’m feeling down and out…whenever I need to call on the strength that lies within, I remember that Patsy walked. In just a moment, […]
Why Can’t I Say Nigger?
Once freely enjoyed by white people all across America, there seems to be a collective mourning over the loss of the ability to say the word ‘nigger’. For some, I […]