Category Archives: culture
Gentrification: White where there was no White in Chocolate City.
Swirl or Twist. That’s what most ice cream, frozen custard, or frozen yogurt places call it when your vanilla and chocolate frozen goodness is twirled together in harmony. Yummy. That isn’t Gentrification. It displaces people and cultures. Fault should not … Continue reading
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So, We’re All Ugly Just Because Some People Aren’t Into Black Chicks?
Personal Opinion is not fact. Asking men about their preferences when it comes to women and attaching some pseudoscience to it doesn’t make your research air tight. I need someone to explain the concept of opinion polls to the blogger … Continue reading
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Nothing Like a Red, Black, and Green, Leather, Africa Medallion
Just feeling nostalgic today. How many of you used to rock medallions like these in the 80s? Don’t lie. You had one…with big fat wooden beads on it too. I call it the “Pre-Bling Black Consciousness Revival Period”. My mom … Continue reading
So, Folks Have Issues with Jill Scott and Common at White House
Wow. Jill Scott and Common, two of the most mellow and artistic musical phenoms I know, are getting bashed by the right-wing (Palin and Drudge Report) for lyrics. I’m sure these pundits had no clue who they were before this … Continue reading
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Black Women Opening Up to the Idea of Dating White Men
When I first arrived in DC, I would say that it was extremely rare to see an interracial couple composed of a Black Woman and a White Man. An Oddity of sorts. Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m all for … Continue reading
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Racism is…
I was just reading that Antiracism activist and author, Paul Kivel describes the institutionalization of racism as the uneven and unfair distribution of power, privilege, land and material goods favoring white people. Great definition. Interesting…
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Complete this Sentence: Psychologists told Black People to stop spanking their kids and now…
Finish this sentence for me, people: “Psychologists told Black People to stop spanking their kids and now…” You can leave a comment below. Why do I ask? Crazy “youngins” on the metro this morning. If you live in DC, you … Continue reading
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