my skin.

Romans 6:23 "the wages of sin is death..." i ask God, because it seems close to the end, is my skin the sin? . . . . . everybody loves to rave about Black people looking youthful. i chalk it off to them being nice, but they're still being truthful. my skin is smooth. clear. … Continue reading my skin.

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.

Trouble Man.

i come up hard, baby, i had to fight. took care of my business, with all my might. i acknowledge the world for what it is. i acknowledge this empire is evil. i recognize that this empire is heartless. without a soul. i know how to distinguish snakes from people. and the snakes, i let … Continue reading Trouble Man.

you know why i’m here.

for every $1 the white people household got, Black people got 7 cents. Vietnamese got 17. 1983 and 2013, the wealth of the median Black household declined 75% (from $6,800 to $1,700), and the median Latino household declined 50% (from $4,000 to $2,000). at the same time, wealth for the median white household increased 14% … Continue reading you know why i’m here.

AFROS AND LOCS AND BRAIDS, OH MY!!!!

hair matters to Black people, a lot. it is more than simple maintenance. it is a statement. expression. some people cut their hair or do whatever to their hair JUST for convenience. or JUST because it got longer. the average Black person (specifically a Black woman or Black man with longer hair) has 2 3 … Continue reading AFROS AND LOCS AND BRAIDS, OH MY!!!!