“If you can’t fly, run…” -MLK I am fond of saying that writing is activism. Recording the goings on of a time, and of my people, is activism. There are … Continue reading Final Thoughts
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For The Ancestors-Part 2
“Not always have we had amnesia…” -Sunni Patterson When I first heard Sunni Patterson preform the work We Know This Place, the phrase ‘not always have we had amnesia’ stuck … Continue reading For The Ancestors-Part 2
They Know What They Be Doing: Microaggressions Are NOT Just In Your Imagination
Echo the sentiments of Beyoncé Giselle Knowles Carter: “Karens are terrorists.” My oldest daughter is going to be 15 in a matter of days. I’ve already had The Talk, she’s … Continue reading They Know What They Be Doing: Microaggressions Are NOT Just In Your Imagination
…And I Have A Dream
If you are so inclined, I am reading this speech on the WHATJAYESAID: THE PODCAST on August 30 as well. -JBH The march on Washington is over 60 years old … Continue reading …And I Have A Dream
Organization, Recalibration, Going On Anyway
I am fond of saying that the work is on going. The work of activism, change in the world, and even paying attention to the world as it is well … Continue reading Organization, Recalibration, Going On Anyway
Voting Still Matters
Register to vote. Now. Now it’s time to research your voting requirements (IDs, etc) for your particular state. Gerrymandering is still a threat, yet democracy is it steak! This is … Continue reading Voting Still Matters
Alexandria The Great
Follow @alexandriaaahk on TikTok. You’re welcome. One thing that I love about this app is giving me a whole other Internet family. Uncles, ants, Brothers, sisters and cousins. And even … Continue reading Alexandria The Great
Saving Yourself While Saving The World
Self care is a revolutionary act. I know the activism seem sexy right now. I know that saving the world like the Avengers, summoning your Spider-tribe from alternate universe is … Continue reading Saving Yourself While Saving The World
The Needed & Necessary: Hero Support
In times of great change, there are no insignificant people. From the people that watch the kids while their parents are out changing the world, to the teachers whom teach … Continue reading The Needed & Necessary: Hero Support
On This Side, And The Other: The MMIW Movement
MMIW Day is May 5. I wrote Wear Red to commemorate this powerful day. -JBH And I do not take over that space. I’ll be disingenuous to not include the … Continue reading On This Side, And The Other: The MMIW Movement
The Ideal Firestarter 