It was only a matter of time before President Clinton’s 2008 gaffes during Hillary’s initial presidential bid would re-appear. And re-appear they did when former President Bill Clinton tried to defend Hillary’s “super-predator” comment. First, I am appalled at press and media outlets referring to Read More …
Growing up on the south side of Chicago, my siblings and I attended the same neighborhood public school as my parents. All of the students were African American. Most of my teachers were White and few were Black. My mother said that she did not Read More …
2019 Update: In 2016 and again in 2018, 53% of white women voted for Trump and Republican candidates despite some being womanizers, a brothel owner, neo-Nazi, and accused pedophiles. In the case of Alabama Republican nominee, Roy Moore, two-thirds of white women voted for him. Read More …
2019 Update: Trump told four Congresswomen of color known as the “Squad,” to “go back” to where they came from, then doubled down by calling them racist. Illinois Republican County Chairmen’s Association posted racist image labeling the four Congresswomen “the jihad squad.” Although House Democrats condemned Trump’s Read More …
In the words of CC Bloom from Beaches, “my memory is long, very long.” Before you get ready to pass judgment, I identify with cultural differential feminists, conservative at times, libertarian wannabe, and more liberal than I admit. I am no party loyalist because political Read More …
When will people stand up? The election circus has made us a laughing stock. How can we be a beacon of democracy and freedom when people trying to become President espouse principles of discrimination, bigotry, and hate? I pray that Einstein’s words hold true: God’s Read More …
How much more blood needs to be shed before our politicians give more than condolences? Three years ago, the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary school happened. The carnage and inhumanity at Sandy Hook has become so commonplace in American culture. Talk of gun control has Read More …
Is Black Lives Matter destined to go the way of the Arab Spring, Occupy Wall Street, and Million Man March movements – a footnote in history? A recent poll showed voters are skeptical of Black Lives Matter and its policies. Many have questioned the lack Read More …
I am typically tuned out during my writing sessions, no electronic devices. Last night after I finished writing, I checked my phone and my heart stopped. I was speechless and simply tweeted the Bansky image. Regardless of your race, religion, gender, or political party, we Read More …
The movie trailer was released and critics might as well thrown bullets at Spike Lee. These were not your normal movie critics.These were Chicago residents upset by the two minute trailer they claimed put their city in a bad light. Chicago is my hometown. News Read More …
The amount of force used against the Spring Valley High School girl is unconscionable and unjustified. We need to stop victim blaming! Whatever happened to homeroom or Saturday detention. Blaming the girl is exactly why this cop got away with it before. Society blames the Read More …
I have been silent because my hope and faith in humanity is fading.#SandraBland has broken me to silence. As a black woman, we endure so much. We’re expected to be the backbone of the family and strong black woman, yet even some of our men Read More …