Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash Yes it’s time for your #fridayread from writer, author and poet, DNC. We Will Be by DNC I prayed for waves like this. The ocean’s mist sprinkles my skin with its refreshing droplets, as I roll over to greet his eyes. Cleansing us ever so gently, we smile and pull each other closer,…
Tag: African American
Is there a Grey Area between Integrity and Money for Black Women?
Artwork By: Laurie Cooper, “Timeless (Female)” The recent conversation between Steve Harvey and Monique brought up an even more interesting conversation between me and my husband: can we as black people live in a grey area between what is seen as integrity and money? Meaning, can we honestly live our black selves and maintain the…
Dear Sis: An Open Letter to Black Women
Photo by Hian Oliveira on Unsplash I am not in competition with you Sis! You are dope and so am I. It’s a genetic thing that we can’t avoid or deny, so why don’t we come to a truce and focus on our revolution. I totally get why you may have issues with trusting the positive energy that…
What’s next after you fail? A World Record.
Sunday morning, I woke up to an article entitled “U.S. Hurdler, Who’s Not Going to Rio, Breaks World Record.” And I said to myself, whaatttt? How does that happen? My confusion drove me to click on the article, my inquisitive nature implored me to read, and I’m so glad I did. Here’s how someone can…
Straight Outta Compton: The Best Movie of the Year
Last Friday I decided to do some bonding with my daughter and take her to the movies. Feeling a little selfish, I decided to choose a movie that allowed me to relive a bit of my youth while at the same time introduce her to some hip hop history. So of course we went and saw Straight…
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[Mid-WYFE Testimony] Reactions to the movie Selma: My eyes are wide open
The movie Selma did more than just spark my desire to unify my race but opened my eyes wider to true American and personal issues.
H.E.R. Crisis 