You know what?… I bet you the only culture or population of people who are not afraid to be unapologetically themselves are white people. Like have you ever really thought about that? Because when I think about it I am terrified. Terrified to be Black in front of Black people because my blackness might not … More Black & White
Freedom reigned Freedom sang Freedom minimized the pain Freedom won Freedom come Freedom put away the guns Freedoms near Freedoms here Freedom crying no more tears Freedom flight Freedom fight Freedom that we know our rights Freedom us Freedom we Free to celebrate JUNETEETH
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 never thought I would be teaching a 6-year-old how to manage his anger but here I am noticing an apparent change in my son. His emotions are way more intense than I’m used to and I’m not the only one noticing. It’s like one day he woke up mad at the world and all … More Anger Management – Kid’s Edition
Hi everyone! I am excited to share that I recently got a chance to interview the multi faceted creative/ entrepreneur, Jessica Phoenix. Her passion is for living life deeply through connection and her vehicles to connect are the Diaspora, Culture, Arts, Music, Dance, Healing, and Wellness. Please check out the interview below to get to know this … More Exclusive Interview w/ Multi Faceted Creative Jessica Phoenix
The world around you is falling apart. People that look like you are being killed over and over by those appointed to protect us. Our brothers and sisters have been found hanging in trees and it’s being labeled as suicide. Your government not only supports your demise but is evolving and coming up with new … More The God In You
On July 21st Marisha Ashanti released her new project, Civil Disobedience. Civil Disobedience is Marisha’s second EP and is considered a love letter to the world. It’s a declaration of freedom and the liberty to no longer just survive, but to thrive. This project is a Pro- Black masterpiece that highlights the continuous oppression of … More Album Review: Civil Disobedience by Marisha Ashanti
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Current events have led me to dissect the well known quote “All my skinfolk ain’t kinfolk.” This quote, which was said by my Triumphant Soror Zora Neale Hurston, means that someone can inhabit a black body and be an agent of white supremacy. Because of the ongoing pandemic, people around the world have been forced … More All Skinfolk Ain’t…
Incident after incident keeps popping up and I am sick of it. “Karens” are popping up everywhere there is a camera to record them. For those that are not familiar with “Karens”, this has become the nickname for white women who have been perpetuating racist behavior and seniority over a situation and then trying to … More Tired of The “Karens”
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