It’s easy to have “well-reasoned” discourse when it isn’t your humanity, dignity, or well-being that is being treated like an intellectual exercise.
Category: Culture
Living in the fierce urgency of now
I do not expect every black person to be as outspoken about racism and justice as I am. It would be unreasonable to expect everyone to be in the streets, writing, speaking, and otherwise engaging this topic at a high level. However, I hope that we will recognize what Dr. King called “the fierce urgency… Continue reading Living in the fierce urgency of now
Dictating the conditions of freedom
Call it patriotism, respect for the troops, law and order, or anything else, but when white people attempt to curtail black people’s right to protest, it will always be racism.
Why we can’t normalize Trump’s campaign rhetoric
Why we can't normalize Trump's campaign rhetoric This post started as a comment in a thread about marginalized groups' fears and concerns after the election. This post centers on race specifically and therefore only minimally, if at all, addresses the other troublesome things that Mr. Trump has said. Several people commented that they wish they… Continue reading Why we can’t normalize Trump’s campaign rhetoric
What I want my white friends and family to understand this Black History Month
What I want my white friends and family to understand this Black History Month Every year, I’ve tried to do a little something with my Facebook account to mark the occasion, but I’ve always been hesitant, scared even, of doing too much. Of seeming too black. Too proud. Afraid of being perceived as being racist.… Continue reading What I want my white friends and family to understand this Black History Month
The Wiz Live: Unapologetic Blackness
The Wiz Live: Unapologetic Blackness Last Night's production of The Wiz is extraordinary evidence for the existence of a Black Culture and Black Thought. Everything...from the music, to the costuming, to the choreography, and the dialogue...EVERYTHING...was uniquely black. It wasn't merely the 1939 Wizard of Oz with a black cast. No, it was a complete… Continue reading The Wiz Live: Unapologetic Blackness
A few thoughts about “The Flag”
Due to our cultural and spiritual DNA, black people and white people tend to process things, especially these large national events revolving around race, differently. Until we can become fluent in how the other group processes things, the race conversation will stagnate because we aren't speaking the same language. This is very evident in the… Continue reading A few thoughts about “The Flag”
Six reasons why Chipotle is actually Bae
I love Chipotle. If I had the money, and the patience to wait in the long line that often stretches out the door every day, I would eat it for multiple meals each day. I'm married, but Chipotle is Bae. Chipolt-bae if you will. Five reasons why Chipotle is actually Bae: 1. It's (relatively) healthy. Chipotle's… Continue reading Six reasons why Chipotle is actually Bae
The six most underappreciated Christmas songs
Last week, I talked about what I think are the 10 worst Christmas songs ever, and I promised that I would stop being such a Grinch and post something positive about Christmas. Despite my hangups about Christmas, I am quite a fan of Christmas music (when it's played in season). There are a lot of great… Continue reading The six most underappreciated Christmas songs
The 10 Worst Christmas Songs EVER
I've already admitted that I'm a bit of a Scrooge when it comes to Christmas, but I'm finally able to get into the Christmas Spirit now that Thanksgiving is over. Although Christmas isn't my favorite holiday, I actually really like Christmas songs...well...most of them. Here's a list of the worst Christmas songs ever: 10. Angels We… Continue reading The 10 Worst Christmas Songs EVER
The Armchair Commentary 