The Politics of Urban Education – Race
Growing up on the south side of Chicago, my siblings and I attended the same
Feminism & Black Women
2019 Update: In 2016 and again in 2018, 53% of white women voted for Trump
RIP Navy Khakis – Too Much Booty in Da Pants
2018 Update: I am learning to be comfortable in my body. I put on weight,
Not Margaret Chase Smith’s Republican Party
2019 Update: Trump told four Congresswomen of color known as the “Squad,” to “go back”
Beyonce Superbowl Tribute
A bit of background: It’s Black History Month and Beyoncé paid homage to the Black Panthers. During
Why I Can’t Vote for Hillary
In the words of CC Bloom from Beaches, “my memory is long, very long.” Before
Bill Cosby is Not Dr. Huxtable
2019 Update: Surviving R. Kelly documentary comes out and many rush to the defense of
Fear Factor Politics
When will people stand up? The election circus has made us a laughing stock. How
Fair Trade Jewelry
The first thing you notice when meeting Paola Delgado, owner and founder of Mujus, is
Mass Shootings after Sandy Hook
How much more blood needs to be shed before our politicians give more than condolences?
Minneapolis: The Next Selma
Is Black Lives Matter destined to go the way of the Arab Spring, Occupy Wall
Bourbon Inspired Thanksgiving Feast
Although I am not a brown liquor drinker, I love the flavor it adds to