Commentary on the intersection of race, culture, and faith
As we enter homecoming/spirit day season, I want to make you all aware of something that I didn't know was happening until a friend told me (we didn't have this particular day when I was in school): When "Crazy hair day" (or any other day that would behoove one to wear costumed hair) comes along… Continue reading Schools: Stop doing “Crazy Hair Day”
Black people can’t escape indignity, even in death. It is a privilege for one’s memory to Rest In Peace.
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
Why black people teach their kids about racism I've seen/heard/read much outrage at the notion that black parents would teach their children about racism and that there are people who don't like black people. It's been said that all it does is perpetuate hate. Let me lay something on you: Black parents teach their kids… Continue reading Why black people teach their kids about racism
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”
The lot in the picture above is a cemetery for black people located in Deerfield Beach City, Florida. It's believed that the cemetery dates back to the 19th century. There's just one problem: there are no bodies in this cemetery, and no one knows what happened to them. Once called the "old colored cemetery,"… Continue reading Where are the bodies from this all black Cemetery?
The Armchair Commentary 