The Blur of Code
I am black. Afro-American. Kinky curls, thick lips, complexion kissed by the oozing inside of Twix black. Or am I?… Read More The Blur of Code
I am black. Afro-American. Kinky curls, thick lips, complexion kissed by the oozing inside of Twix black. Or am I?… Read More The Blur of Code
We are reaping the benefits of the sacrifices that previous generations made, so our points of contention in the gender inequality battle have a different spin than it did for our spirited feminist ancestors. On the other hand, how feminism/womanism manifests in our millennial lives leaves a lot of Generation Yers in Swift’s position: confused and unsure of how to become involved in the new waves of the movement. But here are seven simple acts of feminism/womanism that can be accomplished by the end of 2012.… Read More Womanist Wisdom: Seven Simple Acts for 2012
A black man with an afro, undeniable credentials and hip-hop knowledge was being brought into the national spotlight. This was a moment worth celebrating. But I’m quickly realizing that most other black folks aren’t fans of Touré or his work.… Read More The Love-Hate Complexities of Touré