first, we define. Misogynoir is a portmanteau of “misogyny” and the French word for black, “noir." Moya Bailey dubbed the word in 2010 to describe the particular racialized sexism that Black women face. it’s a word used to acknowledge the combination of racism and sexism that is specific to Black women. it is not a … Continue reading angry black woman
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the Joker Effect.
i know it's seems insensitive to talk about relationships at a time like this. but there's no better time to desire a partner and kids. you run around scrambling, sacrificing for a better place. but who makes sure you have a pillow for your head to lay? you carry all the loads because your back … Continue reading the Joker Effect.
are you my ally? am i yours?
remember in the beginning on this Rona epidemic, before it was a pandemic this Black guy on a New York subway treating that Asian guy horribly? and everyone was outraged? white people, Indians, Asians and Black people. everybody waited for Black people to denounce this guy. no? this is the video. this was the caption. … Continue reading are you my ally? am i yours?
TALK. SPEAK YOUR TRUTH.
can i tell you one of the most rewarding acts i have ever done??? talked. elation. joyous. fulfilling. speaking for yourself is powerful. i'm sure some would recall when having an idea or perspective wanting to be heard but someone speaking over you or even saying "what she/he MEANT to say was..." as if you … Continue reading TALK. SPEAK YOUR TRUTH.
HATE/LOVE.
HATE. Hate hates Love. they're opposites. eating nothing but HATE will make LOVE taste and sound so unappetizing. eating nothing but HATE will make forgiving yourself and others so unappealing. HATE will cover your tastebuds with dread, depression, disgust, disgrace. our tastebuds get use to HATE when we eat nothing but it. when we go … Continue reading HATE/LOVE.
