little fires everywhere.

have you ever seen fire from afar but didn't know what kind of fire it was? fire can spread rapidly, and we know it can cause great harm, but that's all we know. there are about six different classes of fires, which means there are different ways to attack fires. but without KNOWING what kinda … Continue reading little fires everywhere.

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.

angry black woman

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

the truth will set you free…. but first it will piss you off.

this starts with the idea of education and a quote. James Baldwin once said "now the crucial paradox which confronts us here is that the whole process of education occurs within a social framework and is designed to perpetuate the aims of society. The paradox of education is precisely this - that as one begins … Continue reading the truth will set you free…. but first it will piss you off.

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.