Made in the beautiful struggle You are here Made of light You are near Black boy. May the world know You and all Your wonders Make magic with Your body Make music with Your hands Change directions with Your feet For You are light And cannot be dimmed. Mother Nature has birthed You for a … More To the Boys and Girls
I did not invite them in.They have transcended space and time, And here they are; who let them in? This house is not a home,But I have nowhere else to roam. They have set up shop!In my living room, bedroom, dining room —I am fed up! This must stop! This house is not a home, But I … More This house is not a home
The words that we use to describe our sexual desires should not be words that carry any negative weight. Let’s stop using words like “nasty” and “freaky” to describe sex, because how can something pleases us be nasty and freaky. Describing sex this way, for me, takes the pleaures out of sex. Enjoy the sexual … More Let’s Talk About Sex
Cicely Tyson has passed away at the age of ninety-six. The Black community mourns another legend. I have seen countless celebrities on social media share what Cicely’s life meant to them or how they felt to see her on the screen. She felt familiar, she felt safe and she felt empowering. Cicely Tyson will be … More We are in a Transition
President Donald Trump has been banned and restricted from several social media sites due to his dangerous rhetoric on the platforms. His rhetoric caused the failed coup on Capitol Hill on January 6th, 2021. Several people are upset or concerned about the ban. The reach of big tech companies is problematic. Still, it is time … More The Presidential Ban
Painted upon her empty canvas Used me to get her advances. I was lost she made me feel found She was distressed but I made her sound. We were going through the motions But I guess I’ll toss my love to the ocean: Ancestors, ancestors hear my plea Please send a woman who’ll love me.
Clawed hands grasp at the ceiling. Why are the hands here? What does it mean? Death’s claws? I know what makes that image. I know there is a flower on the other end shining in the light. I know what created this image, so why all this fright? It was fear. I was told that … More Paradigm Shift
The documentary The Social Dilemma examines the effects of social media on our contemporary society. The film shows us several former employees at Google, Youtube, Facebook, and other sites. These men and few women are alerting viewers to the growing dangers of social media use. However, as I watched the film I couldn’t help but … More A Review of Social Dilemma
When I was old enough my dad made sure that I was registered to vote. He sat down with me and helped me to register, educated me about what was on the ballot, and helped me find the polling place. He was dedicated to making sure that I was participating in one of the most … More Angry Voter
As Zoom has becomes our new classroom, it seems people have been a bit too lax. There is a level of professionalism that we must carry ourselves with — even on Zoom. Many people have complained about the rules that are set forward by schools and colleges, but they are necessary. It is important to … More Don’t Be Tacky On Zoom
