The Souls of Black Folk
The Case for Calling Out Anti-Blackness
A couple of months ago, a popular UK podcast called Shxtsngigs (SNG) went on an American tour to promote their show. Hosted by two black men named James & Fuhad, this British podcast is very popular in the States. The tour took a stop on a podcast called Flagrant and clips from that interview went…
Read MoreElla Baker
Today, I’d like to highlight an unsung hero for Black History Month. She is the epitome of #leadershipgoals for my life. The foundation of her profound wisdom was developed through the art of listening. She was a major influence in the lives of all the well-known civil rights leaders. She dedicated her life to training…
Read MoreRoses & Red Flags
James (name has been changed) was tall, light, and handsome. We had known each other for almost a year when he asked me out on a date. I was thoroughly confused because his best friend had just asked me out on a date the week before. “Don’t you guys talk to each other?,” I asked. …
Read MoreAdvocate for Your Children
My parents made a lot of sacrifices to put me through private school. But I wanted to be with all the cool kids. And the cool kids went to public school. I begged my mom to let me go to public school in the 8th grade. She relented. But at the young age of 12,…
Read MoreYou’ll Never Hear the Ice Cream Truck Song the Same Way
SPOILER ALERT If you don’t want a fond childhood memory to be shook, you may not want to read this entire post. Alternately, if you care about knowing the truth at all costs, keep reading. Remember last week when I was talking about the origin of the ‘black people & watermelon’ stereotype? Well, if you…
Read MoreGot Therapy?
When I was in grad school, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. came to speak on campus. I wrote about in a previous post. He said something I’ll never forget which is, “If I could pay for every African-American to get therapy, I would because we all need it.” I agree. I love my family. I love…
Read MoreBlack People Love Watermelon
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word watermelon? Delicious fruit? For me, the answer depends on the company I keep. You see, deep down, I don’t like to eat watermelon in front of white people. Sometimes, I do it anyway to address and overcome my discomfort. I know we’re…
Read MoreRace & the Church Next Steps
Here are the Next Steps as a result of the Expression 58 Town Hall on Juneteenth 2020. Take the Emotionally Healthy assessment Scroll down on the main page until you see ‘How Emotionally Healthy Are You?’ Engage in a Vulnerable, Focused, Loving Conversation Vulnerable—honesty that has overcome the fear of being judged for telling the…
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