Beyoncé is giving the performance of a lifetime, and for once, it’s not for us. This past week, Bey came under fire for the appearance of her daughter Blue Ivy’s hair. It’s not the first time. And this isn’t the first time I’ve written about Bey, Blue and hair, either. What’s new? This Change.org petition imploring the Carters toContinue reading “Beyonce, Blue Ivy, and the Public Performance of Motherhood”
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6 Must-Have Graphic T-shirts that Celebrate Black Women
I’m still recovering from Memorial Day! Most of you, like me, probably went back to your cubicle unis after spending the weekend in sundresses, shorts and tanks. Wasn’t it nice to feel the air brush your skin for a change? I love warm weather clothes and I’ve been looking to step up my t-shirt gameContinue reading “6 Must-Have Graphic T-shirts that Celebrate Black Women”
Two Must-See Web Series You Should Be Watching
Last month, I started watching two web series produced and written by Black actors that are restoring my faith in love at first sight (of a TV show). I don’t rely on television for entertainment for this primary reason: In a television climate where we have witnessed both Mary Jane Paul (Being Mary Jane) andContinue reading “Two Must-See Web Series You Should Be Watching”
Why This Christian Doesn’t Watch Tyler Perry Films
When I found out that my church’s women’s group was going to see The Single Mom’s Club, I groaned. Every time a Tyler Perry movie comes out, my church takes it as an opportunity for fellowship and discussion. As much as I like socializing, I never “make it” to those outings. I always felt too cowedContinue reading “Why This Christian Doesn’t Watch Tyler Perry Films”
Crossing over Jordan Davis: On the Importance of Black Rage
This is an essay supposedly about the importance of Black rage for Jordan Davis and other Black children and all I can feel is this soul-numbing sadness. I have become an ostrich in regards to court cases involving Black children: I stubbornly refuse to read any articles or to acquaint myself with the circumstances untilContinue reading “Crossing over Jordan Davis: On the Importance of Black Rage”
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