As I plunge deeper into Blackness, there is nothing but light. As I emerge from the shadows of my own Blackness, I see color. The deeper I go; the Blacker I get. A misguided negro…
Category: Blackness
Because I am!
June 20th (1865)
Yesterday Juneteenth was celebrated as a national holiday. I’ve been contemplating this question – What did the formerly enslaved Black people do on the 20th that was different than day before? Let’s examine some of…
Daddy’s Jacket
This morning I put on daddy’s jacket. I forgot I had it. I forgot I needed it. The reflection in the mirror and in my mind caused a tidal wave of emotions, seeing him/me in…
Black Joy
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Yesterday, the joy of our people was on full display. The main ingredient, Blackness paired with love, family, and rhythm. Married under the warm October sun to create another spontaneous outburst of Black joy. Black…
The Brown of the Girl
It was the light. At first, I didn’t know what it was, but it was the light. Not the harsh white of the fluorescents or the brilliant orange or the waning daylight. The glow was…
Our Backs
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On the backs of our people On the backs of our people On the backs of our people On the backs of our people When we stand up you fall off When we stand up…
The 4th Or the 5th?
“I say it with a sad sense of the disparity between us. I am not included within the pale of glorious anniversary! Your high independence only reveals the immeasurable distance between us.” Fredrick Douglas Did…
An Abusive Relationship
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Originally featured as a guest essay on the Michael Smerconish website. Black America is in an abusive relationship. A relationship where everybody knows about it but, our friends, neighbors, and even family refuse to talk…
I’m not a writer, nor do I play one on TV
So, what’s this all about? Expression. The opportunity to share my perspective, feelings, and stories I’d like to put out into the universe. Black is my lens, something in recent years I’ve come to appreciate…
Who Will Write the History?
To the victor goes the spoils, a phrase we are all familiar with. Simply put, the winner of any contest, struggle, or battle, gets all the prizes, rewards, and bonuses associated with the win. But,…