The Velvet Rope
The other day I had a thought that brought tears to my eyes; if Obama is elected President of the United States of America, it will forever change what it means to be a Black American. The thought of Obama as President struck something deep inside me.
When I was a little girl growing up in […]
Jena 6
It’s possible many of you have heard of the Jena 6 boys in Louisiana; the story has been in the news daily here lately. Having been a history minor in college, this story is reminiscent of the many experiences black men encountered in the south during Jim Crow. Six black boys being accused of attempted […]
Lift Your Voice
It’s Thursday and my voice is still all jacked up. Shoot. Last weekend was spent with me yelling, screaming and shouting during both of my sons’ football games. C’mon, what’s a girl to do when her cute 16-year-old scores the only touchdown? Or, when her 21-year-old flat lays out a running […]
Black Enough?
Barack Obama, is he Black enough? Initially when this question came up I ignored it. Something about it seemed frivolous and petty. But as campaigning for the Presidency continues and the media persists with this question, is Barack Obama Black enough, I’ve become interested. Let me first admit there is something amusing about the question […]
Walk the Talk
My husband Lee has always believed in community. If you talk with him long enough you’ll find yourself answering questions about how committed you are to your community, to kids in it, and the wellbeing of Black people worldwide. It’s often been a sore spot in our relationship. In conversations with friends, many times I’ve […]
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