Why not? I’m always a little surprised when a -very brave- white person will say something to me along the lines of “why is there a black history month?” While I’m sometimes surprised, the questions are welcomed. In my work with many black and white college students over the last 14 years I’ve learned that [...]
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Apr 2011
Oh, High School, Oh High School: An Ode to a “Sorry Ass Nigga.”
April 19, 2011 By 7 Comments
Do you ever go back in time ala journals? I have several which I have advised my husband to promptly take to the backyard and burn upon my death.
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Feb 2011
Should Beyonce’s blackface cause such a stir?
February 24, 2011 By 5 Comments
For those catching up, Beyonce graces the March issue of L’Officiel Paris, a French Fashion mag.
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Jan 2011
Why we named Rhys after Martin Luther King –5 ways to pay tribute
January 17, 2011 By 15 Comments
Last year, my little blog here had a grand old time using my picture clues to guess the name of biskie spawn #2. Most of you thought we’d use the name, “Martin,” or “Luther,” but no so! Of course, I had to go with the more elusive, King (with absolutely no reference whatsoever to royalty. [...]
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Sep 2010
September 11 from a black, angry & racist perspective…
September 11, 2010 By 6 Comments
On 9/11, I have a vivid image of my husband bounding into our bedroom, swinging open the door and yelling, “Gracee, wake up! We are at war!” My 1st thought, of course was nuclear war. I thought we had days, hours, perhaps even minutes to live. (I know I’m such a drama queen, but seriously [...]
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Dec 2008
a good quote
December 15, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Every once awhile a good quote comes your way that you must share. Today is that day. The one thing that hurts me the most about racism is other’s ignorance of it. Certain aspects of racism cause anger, disbelief. Also, rage. But then there are some aspects which take the wind out of me. Causing [...]
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Oct 2008
Is it possible to let 12 million black people down?
October 17, 2008 By 2 Comments
okay, no. But it feels like it. Read on for understanding… I’m pretty sure I got a C or D on one of my midterms today & I may have turned in today one of the most crap papers I’ve ever done. Ever. I’m about 90% for certain that I don’t have my [...]
