Culture, Politics, Race

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

Culture, Race

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

Culture, Race, Television

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

Culture, Race

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”

Culture, Humor, Reviews

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

Culture, Humor

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

Culture, Humor, Lists

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