You’d have to be living under a rock to not realize that a lot of White people really don’t like Serena Williams very much. That rock would have to bash you in the head if you don’t realize that many of them feel the same way about the rest of us. It’s not often that Black women get the chance to gather and celebrate our beautiful selves. Hell, these days we don’t even … [Read more...]
Dear Black People: We Need to Talk About White People’s Racial Issues
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It’s Time to Be Honest About This Relationship In every relationship there comes a point when the people in the relationship have to reevaluate. Black folks, it’s time we engage in a long conversation about White people and their racial hang-ups. It’s time we reevaluate where this “situation” is going. We’ve been working at this “relationship” with White America for … [Read more...]
Making the Oscars A Non-Mutha-Effin Factor
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(It's Oscar season again. And as I wrote last year there is a lot Tyler Perry, who has never won an Oscar, can teach us about Black Hollywood & White Hollywood Awards.) Regardless of what you think of his movies, I’d be willing to bet Tyler Perry gives not one damn about his lack of Oscar wins. Because he stays winning in the areas where winning really matters. It also … [Read more...]
Day 2: Kujichagulia – Self Determination – Marcus Garvey
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Hey folks! As promised here is Day 2 of the 28 Day Nguzo Saba Devotion Project I mentioned in my post about Kwanzaa Haters finding a loving spirit this year. Enjoy! Day 2: Kujichagulia (click here for Day 1) To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves & speak for ourselves. "Let us with one determination create in our minds today the conditions of … [Read more...]
Dear Kwanzaa Haters: Not This Year
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There really is something beautiful about participating in a community wide celebration of something. Holidays are just that - collective agreements that something special is happening or needs to be commemorated. No one's holiday fell from heaven and landed in our laps. Some are inspired by spiritual or religious movements. Others may have more secular beginnings regardless … [Read more...]