This is my favorite time of year, dear Torches. The month of February, this February, feels different, is different. For that reason, I approach this particular Black History Month with … Continue reading Black History Is Here. We Make It Daily…
Category: Unapologetic Blackness
RUNITBACK FRIDAY-05/22/2020
*Admin Note: I apologize for the late upload, life is hectic this weekend Torches! Take my love and light with you. -JBHarris The Mad Titan was caught with a mask … Continue reading RUNITBACK FRIDAY-05/22/2020
The Truth Of The Happy Black Girl
The ‘bitter Black woman’ is a troupe. It is dismissive and dehumanizing. Just because a Black woman is mad, does not immediately mean she is bitter! She could literally just … Continue reading The Truth Of The Happy Black Girl
Not Every Black Girl Is Bitter…And She Owes You Nothing.
This weeks reading is still from Eloquent Rage by Dr. Brittney Cooper. I told y’all to get it. -JBHarris I am tired of everyone trying to come for Black women. … Continue reading Not Every Black Girl Is Bitter…And She Owes You Nothing.
Black Girls Aren’t Allowed To Be Mad–They Are ‘Bitter’
This past semester, I graduated from my Alma Mater, UM-St. Louis (UMSL). At this university, I was blessed–yes, blessed!–to have taken my ENGL 3720: Literature After 1865. This class taught … Continue reading Black Girls Aren’t Allowed To Be Mad–They Are ‘Bitter’
March Madness: Black Women Be Knowin'
I grew up in St. Louis. I grew up where there is nothing but the talk of baseball season permeating every conversation from here to Chicago. I mean, Opening Day? … Continue reading March Madness: Black Women Be Knowin'
28 (29) Days Of Blackness: The Love Letter To Us
For two years, I have decided to try and put all I can into 28 Days Of Blackness. I try to highlight the things you know, people you should know, … Continue reading 28 (29) Days Of Blackness: The Love Letter To Us
28 (29) Days Of Blackness-Cultural Conversation #6: What About Aaliyah? What If…?
With everything from the 1990’s resurging, I think it’s time that we consider what could have been as it relates to the star that was Aaliyah. I cannot stress to … Continue reading 28 (29) Days Of Blackness-Cultural Conversation #6: What About Aaliyah? What If…?
28 (29) Days Of Blackness-Cultural Conversation #5: What About Mo’Nique?
I have not shied away about how I have felt about Mo’Nique, and I am not about to start now. First thing’s first: I think Mo’Nique is incredibly talented. I … Continue reading 28 (29) Days Of Blackness-Cultural Conversation #5: What About Mo’Nique?
28 (29) Days Of Blackness: Black Music Still Matters
*Admin note: Music programs, programs related to the Arts are often the first to be cut. Save The Music Foundation is fighting against that erasure. Consider supporting them and their … Continue reading 28 (29) Days Of Blackness: Black Music Still Matters
The Ideal Firestarter 