Remember the days when the community was so strong that if the men would see a child who was on the straight and narrow acting out of character, that they … Continue reading What It Is, What It Can Be
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Why ‘Black Aunties’ Are More Than You Ever Thought
The new phrase to call any Black woman of a certain age is ‘Auntie.’ From Jenifer Lewis, April Ryan to the Grande Dame Congresswoman Maxine Waters. The word auntie provides … Continue reading Why ‘Black Aunties’ Are More Than You Ever Thought
The Miracle Of Black Twitter
I love the world known as Black Twitter. I truly do! According to Wikipedia, the joy known as Black Twitter, is defined as follows: Black Twitter is a cultural identity … Continue reading The Miracle Of Black Twitter
FIRESTARTER HOTSHEET-BLACK CHILDREN MATTER
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
‘Trigger Warnings’ And The Wisdom Of Killer Mike
Bruh. I can’t even name 3 Killer Mike songs. I won’t lie to you, and he’s won a Grammy. Like, that makes me feel closer to my almost 40 years. … Continue reading ‘Trigger Warnings’ And The Wisdom Of Killer Mike
‘Both/And Culture’: Why Cancelling Doesn’t Help The Movement
The thing about cancelling problematic celebrities is it doesn’t solve anything. It is the equivalent of putting a child in time out. You give a consequences to child for behavior … Continue reading ‘Both/And Culture’: Why Cancelling Doesn’t Help The Movement
RUNITBACK FRIDAY-04/12/2019
The run time for Avengers: ENDGAME is three hours. I am not brave enough to see this opening night. And refuse to look at any spoilers! With all the sadness … Continue reading RUNITBACK FRIDAY-04/12/2019
Why #42 Is More Than Just A Number: Let Me Tell You About Jack Robinson
Jackie Robinson Day is Monday, April 15. This year marks 72 years since integration of Major League Baseball after the ‘Gentleman’s Agreement’ with the former commissioner of the MLB Kennesaw … Continue reading Why #42 Is More Than Just A Number: Let Me Tell You About Jack Robinson
In Memoriam: For Martin And Marguerite
It is not lost on me that one of the most influential men was assassinated on the birthday of one of the world’s most respected poets and scholars. However, in … Continue reading In Memoriam: For Martin And Marguerite
“Revolutionary”: To Be Or Not To Be. This Should Never Be A Question
When you hear the word revolutionary, the first thing that comes to mind is the American Revolutionary War or the more famous lyrical quote of Gil Scott Heron: “The revolution … Continue reading “Revolutionary”: To Be Or Not To Be. This Should Never Be A Question
The Ideal Firestarter 