Everyday People Saying What You Are Thinking
The series is like a train-wreck – don’t want to look, can’t look away. It’s dark, gruesome, horrific, intriguing and let’s admit it….entertaining and at times, downright juicy. The Handmaid’s Tale, starring Elizabeth Moss, has captured the attention of millions…
I am a black woman who was raised in a black household. (If you are wondering why I am calling myself black rather than African-American, check this post out.) Last weekend I was out with some friends and struck up…
By: Kiana Keys Why? Well first, because there is so much strength, power and resilience wrapped into one word that has forever been used to describe all things bad. And second, because society pretty much hates the word. And I’m…
Unpopular opinion time, but it has to be said and I, Connie Troverse, am always glad to be the rabble-rouser to say it. Kelis, Rihanna, fictional Nasir’s baby-momma from Love Is, stop putting your hands on these men. DO BETTER!…
Whether or not there are any children in your life, if you haven’t seen the first Incredibles movie, which hit theatres originally back in 2004, stop right now and go watch it. I’ll wait. Okay. Now you see, right? I…
I really like Think Pieces. I like seeing how people interpret media that has layers and secrets. It’s like solving a puzzle. Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino did a number on us with ‘This Is America.’ I was first introduced…
Fathers are not back-up, the help, or the assistant. In fact, they aren’t adjuncts in any shape or fashion. They are tenured parents with full-time roles and responsibilities, other duties as assigned, and no union rights available. Fathers are parents,…
“Black women don’t breastfeed.” I’ve seen this phrase float around the internet over the years and it always pisses me off. My first feeling is one of great offense, because it’s usually couched in a negative and condescending tone…as if we aren’t…