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Our Latest Inventions
Black people have given a lot to American culture and cultures around the world. The filament for the light bulb, traffic lights, the air conditioning unit, jazz, the many uses out of peanut (#SeeWhatIDidThere?). And there are so many more. But lately, our additions to American life have been overlooked. Well today, I’m putting these [...]
The Pussification of America
As my cousin and my goddaughter were leaving after visiting me on Father’s Day, my cousin turned and thanked me for “being there.” I looked down at my goddaughter, she smiled at me with her eyes and I have to admit, I crumbled a little. I couldn’t imagine “being” anywhere else. Part of the reason [...]
We Aren’t Built Like Civil Rights Heroes Anymore
A few days ago as I was driving home from NYC, I was trying to figure out what topic I’d tackle today. I reached out to the homie CheekZ for suggestions and he brought something to mind that’s particularly relevant given the recent passing of Dorothy Height, the Godmother of the Civil Rights Movement. The [...]
Pretentious Black People
Yesterday my friend and I were tired of frequenting the usual two to three spots we usually go to here in Boston, so we met some mutual friends at some restaurant/bar. Most of the time, I find myself in bars or lounges with a solid DJ, cheap drinks and little to no cover. Some of [...]
Social Media Etiquette
Lately a few things have pissed me this whole social media craze. Well more than a few things. And rather than have a 10 tweet rant about it on Twitter (since that pisses me off too) or air my feelings out on my Facebook status like a 13 yr. old school girl, I figure I’d [...]
Stuff West Indian People Like, Vol. 2
Back with Volume 2. No need to massage it for you, let’s jump right in. There will be more foreplay next week, I promise. Rum The foundation of every West Indian’s booze collection is their favorite rum. Rum is not only the spirit of choice, but serves as the remedy of choice as well. Got [...]
It’s My Change. Mine!
Walking around any major city these days and you’ll bump into a homeless person. Depending on the city you live in it you may consider them an epidemic, a nuisance or just part of the scenery. Growing up in New York, I always felt it was the latter. They were just a part of the [...]
The Accountability of Black Bloggers
A couple weeks ago, Miss Jenkins wrote about the criticism and negativity that bloggers face. There are a lot of people out there who don’t know how to respond to others, particularly online, without getting personal and attacking a writer or reader in the blogging community. Since that post, I’ve seen it happen a lot [...]
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