Jan 12Member-only2022: The Year 5 Reparationists Candidates Ran for OfficeThe ground is blanketed with snow. It’s cold outside and the world is still under the attack of a virus that just won’t let us go. But, under this quiet arrest, there is a brewing of something much bigger than many don’t even realize. In this year of 2022, for…Vote3 min read
Jan 2Member-onlyMY Name Is Not “Beautiful”Misogyny is so rampant in this world that males think they can simply sum women up in one word: beautiful. If I had a dollar for every time a man called me “Beautiful” like he knew me and that was my name, I’d be rich. Then, males usually would get…Street Harrassment3 min read
Nov 30, 2021Member-onlyYouTube Is The New Basic CableI remember about 15 years ago, I would struggle to figure out where to get my news played in the morning. My favorite thing to do first thing in the morning is turn on the news and discover what new things happened while I slept. That might be dorky but…Technology3 min read
Nov 30, 2021Member-onlyWhy Do Racists Hate Black People?I often tell myself that I won’t use my energy to address or even think about the creatures that I know are beneath me. But, I can’t help but wonder why anyone would hate a group of people so much when the group doing all the hating are the ones…Racism3 min read
Nov 20, 2021Member-onlyKyle Rittenhouse’s ‘Not Guilty’ Verdict is DivisiveWhen my tribe, ADOS, yell out for reparations, whether it be in-person, on TV or social media, I see Congress or some white person say, “Reparations for Black people is divisive!” But, what is “divisive” to me, as a Black woman, is watching white people enjoy a different experience in…Racism3 min read
May 6, 2021Member-onlyThe Experience of the Have Nots during the United States' Coronavirus PandemicI feel depressed as my family and I continue to endure the Covid-19 Pandemic. The only thing I can think to do at this point is to write my frustrations out. Last year, I tried to keep my spirits up by throwing myself into working alot. I was, at one…Economy4 min read
Mar 27, 2021Member-onlyNever Date A Guy Who Never Says “I’m Sorry"And never date a guy who says “I’m sorry” too much but his behavior never changes. If a guy doesn’t sincerely apologize after he does something that hurts you, he doesn’t truly care about you. It’s that simple. No frills about it or overthinking necessary. Men are meant to protect…Relationships2 min read
Mar 22, 2021Member-onlyWhy Is the Media and the U.S. Government Making the Atlanta Shootings About Asian American Hate Crime?It’s like pulling teeth to get so many agencies to get on board that a crime against African Americans is a hate crime. But, when violence occurs against Asian Americans, immediately “hate crime” is attached to their tragedies to make their tragedies more significant. I have a few theories for…African American11 min read
Mar 18, 2021Member-onlyMalcolm and Marie: An Honest Review From a Black Woman****Spoiler alert!**** If you haven’t seen the movie “Malcolm and Marie” and you don’t want to know what happened in the movie, especially the ending, then stop reading now. Netflix has a new movie out called Malcolm and Marie. I have to be honest, I had no real interest in…Malcolm And Marie6 min read
Mar 17, 2021Member-onlyMoving Day: Breaking Up Is Hard to DoNo matter how much I hated a place, I always feel sad when it’s time to move on and say goodbye. Up until now, I never understood why. As my sons and I pack our things, I look around at all the boxes that are stacked in the dining room…Moving5 min read