Monthly Archives: February, 2012
The context of a word does not change it’s history: Mr. Brown should have known better.
The controversy over whether or not Huckleberry Finn should be taught in Mark Twain’s original form; the word Nigger abounding, has been a hot topic for a while. My stance … Continue reading
R.I.P. Whitney: From One Daddy’s Girl to Another.
Daddy’s girls are not born they are made. My father has earned his place in my heart by caring about me, moment by moment of my blessed life. One of … Continue reading
Do Better: Roland Martin is on Tweet Restriction
Roland Martin is being labeled as an anti-gay, hateful, and homophobic Black man because if his Super Bowl Sunday tweets about David Beckham’s underwear commercial. I’m not asking Roland to … Continue reading
Pause: Solange Knowles
Can I just say she is so daggoned FLY!!I heart her. Take a moment and stop by her February blog for UK Vogue . Get inspired!Get Dressed!
Black History: Toni Morrison
There is no other author on earth like Toni Morrison. She is the last American to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, and the only Black woman to ever do … Continue reading
Do Better: M.I.A. is Gangsta
My Spelman professors shared a lot of one liners that I have held close to my heart. Though I graduated eight (yelp!) years ago; the lessons still apply. One line … Continue reading
Black History: Ida B. Wells
Although lynchings have steadily increased in number and barbarity during the last twenty years, there has been no single effort put forth by the many moral and philanthropic forces of … Continue reading
Autism in the Black Community: Stephon should not have died
This post is about Black American families, psychology, and community resources. I woke up to my news feed this morning to one of the saddest stories I’ve read in a … Continue reading
Good Food: Honey Smoked Pork Chops and Braised Brussel Sprouts
This is a delicious low-calorie dinner! Less than 500 calories and simply amazing! Share and Enjoy! Porkchops : Prep Time; Varies depending on marinade … Continue reading
Black History: James Baldwin
James Baldwin is without a doubt my favorite author. His voice on race, Blackness, and America coupled with constant themes of love is genius in rare form. A fighter his … Continue reading
