The Elephant in the Room
I don’t know where the cliché originated, but it’s especially fitting for my topic today. Around the web, there’s mention of an insightful documentary about adolescent male elephants going on wild rampages, demolishing anything in their paths. What cures these
The Elephant in the Room
I don’t know where the cliché originated, but it’s especially fitting for my topic today. Around the web, there’s mention of an insightful documentary about adolescent male elephants going on wild rampages, demolishing anything in their paths. What cures these
For Valentine’s Day: Favorite Fragments from Favorite Love Poems by Nikki Giovanni
Seduction one day you gonna walk in this house and I’m gonna have on a long African gown you’ll sit down and say “The Black . . .” and you’ll rap on about “The Revolution . . .” while I
For Valentine’s Day: Favorite Fragments from Favorite Love Poems by Nikki Giovanni
Seduction one day you gonna walk in this house and I’m gonna have on a long African gown you’ll sit down and say “The Black . . .” and you’ll rap on about “The Revolution . . .” while I
Can a Poet Raise a Boy to be a Man?
Yes! Nikki Giovanni, famous writer and single mother, raised a son who grew up to be a man. Thomas Watson Giovanni graduated Magna Cum Laude from Morehouse College and Georgetown Law Center, and currently works as a lawyer in New
Can a Poet Raise a Boy to be a Man?
Yes! Nikki Giovanni, famous writer and single mother, raised a son who grew up to be a man. Thomas Watson Giovanni graduated Magna Cum Laude from Morehouse College and Georgetown Law Center, and currently works as a lawyer in New
Nikki Giovanni: Our February Icon
I had a list of three women I wanted to see in person before they or I perished from this earth. In January 2011 I saw Erykah Badu. In January 2012 I saw Yolanda Cornelia “Nikki” Giovanni. A pattern? If
Nikki Giovanni: Our February Icon
I had a list of three women I wanted to see in person before they or I perished from this earth. In January 2011 I saw Erykah Badu. In January 2012 I saw Yolanda Cornelia “Nikki” Giovanni. A pattern? If
Letter’s to a Single Parent: #4
Thoughts from Lorena A Success Story I consider myself a successful parent. I have a 12 year old daughter and a 5 year old son that I raise alone. We recently purchased a home, which was a blessing from God.
Letter’s to a Single Parent: #4
Thoughts from Lorena A Success Story I consider myself a successful parent. I have a 12 year old daughter and a 5 year old son that I raise alone. We recently purchased a home, which was a blessing from God.
Letters to a Single Parent: #3
Thoughts from Janice Success Story That S word—sacrifice. I believe I was a successful single parent because I realized that in order for my children to succeed, I would have to make sacrifices. I would not be able to have
Letters to a Single Parent: #3
Thoughts from Janice Success Story That S word—sacrifice. I believe I was a successful single parent because I realized that in order for my children to succeed, I would have to make sacrifices. I would not be able to have
Letters to a Single Parent: In Search of Alternative Narratives
S. L. Writes has embarked on a new series, this time on Single Parenting. I aim to break down the “broken” home stigma and build up the credibility and credence of single-parent households. Nothing inspires this first post more than
Letters to a Single Parent: In Search of Alternative Narratives
S. L. Writes has embarked on a new series, this time on Single Parenting. I aim to break down the “broken” home stigma and build up the credibility and credence of single-parent households. Nothing inspires this first post more than
Woman in the Mirror: A Reflection on Hair Length
Like hair clogging a drain, the topic of tresses floods the media. I think I’ll put my two snips in anyway. Speaking of snips, I got my haircut on Christmas eve. No biggie. I’ve been cutting my hair for at
Woman in the Mirror: A Reflection on Hair Length
Like hair clogging a drain, the topic of tresses floods the media. I think I’ll put my two snips in anyway. Speaking of snips, I got my haircut on Christmas eve. No biggie. I’ve been cutting my hair for at
What Should we Teach our Kids?
“Look both ways before you cross the street.” “Don’t touch the stove.” “Choose your friends wisely.” “Always wear your seatbelt.” “Don’t talk to strangers.” Sound familiar? That’s because parents and adults are known for teaching children how to survive in
What Should we Teach our Kids?
“Look both ways before you cross the street.” “Don’t touch the stove.” “Choose your friends wisely.” “Always wear your seatbelt.” “Don’t talk to strangers.” Sound familiar? That’s because parents and adults are known for teaching children how to survive in
I (H)ate Soggy Symbolic Cookies. Oreos are Better.
6 AM and I’m craving Oreos. It’s literally been years since I’ve eaten one… or been called one. By the time you get to college, all the black people on campus are probably the ones who were called Oreos, so
I (H)ate Soggy Symbolic Cookies. Oreos are Better.
6 AM and I’m craving Oreos. It’s literally been years since I’ve eaten one… or been called one. By the time you get to college, all the black people on campus are probably the ones who were called Oreos, so
Sister-to-Sister: an Interview on Skin Color
Two girls of different skin tones, growing up together as sisters born of the same mother AND father. This is a glimpse into the mind of the lighter skinned sister. Describe your home/family and work life. I have been married
Sister-to-Sister: an Interview on Skin Color
Two girls of different skin tones, growing up together as sisters born of the same mother AND father. This is a glimpse into the mind of the lighter skinned sister. Describe your home/family and work life. I have been married
Skin Color: Berate Your Bias. Don’t Fear Your Flame!
WARNING! This post may ignite a fire that can’t be extinguished (unless your mind’s already a fireball, in which case this post is completely benign). But don’t fear the fire! Socrates said, “The unexamined life is not worth living,” and
Skin Color: Berate Your Bias. Don’t Fear Your Flame!
WARNING! This post may ignite a fire that can’t be extinguished (unless your mind’s already a fireball, in which case this post is completely benign). But don’t fear the fire! Socrates said, “The unexamined life is not worth living,” and
The Courage to use What’s in Your Hand.
Though I got the idea from a video on TED.com, the tagline I use for my blog actually originates from the story of Moses. Many bible students and religious types know what I’m referring to. For those with less prior
The Courage to use What’s in Your Hand.
Though I got the idea from a video on TED.com, the tagline I use for my blog actually originates from the story of Moses. Many bible students and religious types know what I’m referring to. For those with less prior
Skin Color Bias: A Mother-Daughter Interview
For this edition of Skin Color Bias, I interviewed my mother. This was eye opening for me because in our face-to-face conversation I learned about details of my childhood that I have no memory of. I hope you enjoy a
Skin Color Bias: A Mother-Daughter Interview
For this edition of Skin Color Bias, I interviewed my mother. This was eye opening for me because in our face-to-face conversation I learned about details of my childhood that I have no memory of. I hope you enjoy a
