I said this last year, and perhaps the year before last: THERE ARE NO MORE COOKOUT INVITATIONS. Don’t ask me! I can’t speak to nobody else, but I ain’t got … Continue reading There Are No More Cookout Invitations
Tag: influence

Love To The Negro Leagues
As a reminder: The Negro League Baseball Hall of Fame is in Kansas City, Missouri. Click here to get Negro League merch. I’m a baseball fan. I know, I know–Black, … Continue reading Love To The Negro Leagues

Black Voters Matter
I will never tire of saying this: If you are Black and over the age of 18, you need to be registered to vote. Nope! Shut up! Go register to … Continue reading Black Voters Matter
We Still Stand With Meg
We are now, always, and will ever be Team Black Woman. -JBH In December 2022, Megan Jovon Ruth Peete was vindicated. After enduring the most public abuse that any woman … Continue reading We Still Stand With Meg

It’s Bigger Than Brittney
Brittney is a Torch. We are glad she is home. -JBH Britney Griner is home. She is back with her wife and family and doing what she loves to do. … Continue reading It’s Bigger Than Brittney
The Case [Again] For HBCUs
Deion was right! If you are an alumni of one of these prestigious schools, make sure you reach back and support. Before my dream school was New York University, it … Continue reading The Case [Again] For HBCUs
What Is Safety For Black People?
For my birthday last year I got a self-defense keychain. My adopted Big Sister Kelly told me that I needed to get a gun. And in speaking to the father … Continue reading What Is Safety For Black People?
Struggle Love Is Dead
I’m going to make this declaration loudly: struggle love is dead. We as a people have to get past the idea, even the assumption, that in order for Black people … Continue reading Struggle Love Is Dead
There Are Still Firsts To Be Had
Last year in this space, I celebrated the nomination and eventual confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. The first Black woman to be on the United States Supreme … Continue reading There Are Still Firsts To Be Had
The Pursuit Of “Clout”
This docuseries is available on YouTube–and chaos available on TikTok everyday. One thing I’m continually fascinated by is the continual sociological experiment known as social media. Which can be an … Continue reading The Pursuit Of “Clout”