So that whole Confederate Flag incident at the Glenelg High School last week? Yeah that doesn’t sit right with African-Americans. It actually gives me the heebee geebees when I see it. It’s a horrible reminder of a very dark time in our country’s history. I’m quite sure I’m not the only Black person who feel … Continue reading
I know I’m late with this post but last week was all about my paid writing gigs and the first week of school. Sheer exhaustion! WHEW!!!! I’m still tired. Last Sunday there was an informative community discussion at Bridgeway Community Church’s Nexus Center about a very touchy subject: race and police relations. In light of … Continue reading
I went to bed thinking about how this law is applied and how some people can get away with killing someone while others must serve prison terms. If you don’t follow me, just read about Marissa Alexander, a 31 year-old Tampa Bay mother who was being beaten by her abusive husband in 2010. She fired … Continue reading
Please read this very important piece by one of my idols Melissa Harris-Perry.
I’m a member of a Black Greek Letter sorority. In my chapter of this sorority, I am the vice-chair of the political committee. As the vice chair, I’m supposed to keep the members abreast of things they should know about when it comes to politics and connect them with meetings, local and state politicians, elections, … Continue reading
From the Scratch Pad of An Urban Bushwoman 