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…
Month: September 2022
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…
Why Are We Still Dreaming?
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Dreaming – 1.experience dreams during sleep. 2.indulge in daydreams or fantasies about something greatly desired. Every year since his assassination, we honor the life, legacy and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Through speech,…
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…
A Funny (not) Thing Happened on the Road to Arkansas
Shannon Sharpe said something that Black people have been saying for a long time, “…if you say, “I got black friends” and you can’t empathize with the plight that black people are going through right…
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…