Perspective From The Cell
I was born just a year and a half before MLK, Jr. was killed. While I can't remember segregated bathrooms, water fountains or schools, I've…
Black In the Library
I have been caught in this strange space for the last five years where I desire to have a better and higher paying position, but…
Have You Seen the Family Portrait?
And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and…
A dark white room
I woke up in a dark white room.Blank faces stared back at me with expectation.I tried to bend and blend.I brushed off the instinct that…
Inner Black Thoughts
Code switching between work colleagues. Tone down my skin and voice Can’t be a threat but the best hype girl. The supporting character but I…
“Mama, She Looks Like Me.”: The Importance of Black Educators
“When did you first have a Black teacher?” The question pops up online from time to time and sparks many discussions. The answers tend to…
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What I Know About Yesterday
“Hey Ms. Joy?”, he said. “Yes… (I’m trying to take attendance)” “Another black man got shot last night” “(pause) I know” 5 minutes later, I…
Surviving Loss
Very recently my last living great grandmother died and I’m not sure how to recover. I actually found myself grieving two people at the same…
Launch Week
Hey everyone! Welcome to the month of August! We are now in full swing with the second half of the year. This month is considered…
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