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...]
#BlackKidsMatter: A Talk on Race, Identity & the Impact on Black Kids
This Saturday, June 13, 2015 I will be speaking to the Parents Group of the Adelaide Sanford Institute about the ways that colorism, hair and identity impact the academic and social development of Black children. I will spend some time discussing the role that parents play in preparing our kids to overcome these issues and introduce strategies for building esteem and … [Read more...]
#BlackWomenPray because #BlackLivesMatter
#BLACKWOMENPRAY #BLACKMOTHERSPRAY THIS IS A CALL TO SPIRIT ACTION!!!! FOR AFRICAN DESCENDANT WOMEN TO GATHER ON A CALL OF PRAYER FOR 30 MIN FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS! GIVING PRAISE FOR THE DEMAND OF JUSTICE, RESPECT AND UNITY WITHIN THE PAN-AFRICAN BLACK COMMUNITY! SPREAD THE WORD CALL TIME: EVERY NIGHT AT 9PM EST DATES: STARTING APRIL 30TH ENDING MAY … [Read more...]
When Your Image Is a Symbol of Black Self Hatred
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After an otherwise dynamic weekend where I spoke at the Brown University “Black Hair in White Spaces” event (write up, pics and video coming soon!) and helped facilitate the first “All Sisters Evolving Together ASOMGirls Program Mentoring Day” (yes, this write up is coming too!), I was in my Black Girl Element and was feeling empowered and hopeful about my … [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...]