So, many of you have probably heard about Sharon Osbourne’s “explain racism to me” rant on “The Talk” last week. And there’s a lot I could say about it but I’m going to try to stay focused on two things: How ignorant it is to keep demanding explanations of racism and how toxic it is to shout over those explanations …
Three things happened recently that seemed to pull focus from almost every other newsworthy event. First, the Hasbro company changed the name of Mr. Potato Head to a simple, gender-free, title-free Potato Head. Second, Disney decided to put disclaimers on the episodes of The Muppet Show that “includes negative depictions and/or mistreatment of people or cultures.” And lastly, Dr. Seuss …
Last month, I shared some parts of the experience of my friend who was assaulted with racism when she was simply trying to bring her grandson to a local shop for a yummy bagel. Whenever my friend is faced with racist treatment as she goes about her day in public spaces, she has to face the reality that if she …
No doubt what I am about to say is going to rub someone the wrong way, but in this moment, we need truth. Not another day of bowing to white fragility or leaning in to faux civility, which too often places the burden on BIPOC folks to stay silent. Since the murders of Trayvon Martin and Mike Brown, we have …
One thing that has become clear to me in recent years: Between the Trump years in general and the gross incompetence of handling COVID in the United States specifically, leadership matters. The people in charge of making critical decisions that impact our lives must be capable of critical thought and thinking outside of their political silos. They must be able …
Calling All White People, Part 50 TODAY’S EPISODE: You just need that one friend, right? I mean, we all know that classic about how “I’d go gay for [insert celebrity name here]” right? The casual theory goes that everyone has someone they would “go gay” for no matter how heterosexual they are—for one night, at least. Or a few. …
It used to mean a lot more to be white. Don’t get me wrong, it still means a lot. Like, a lot a lot. Seriously, it means so much right now that I honestly can’t even imagine what it must be like. But it used to mean a lot more. You used to get stuff, and you still do, but …
It doesn’t take a lot of critical analysis to come to the conclusion that U.S. Senator Ted Cruz is a complete turd-salad sandwich. I mean, this is the man who let Donald Trump get away with calling his wife ugly and not only let that pass but kissed Donnie’s buttocks for a whole entire presidential term. Texans did not elect …
Today, I want my fellow white people to consider what it would be like to go to a local business and be treated as if you don’t matter, as if you are garbage on the bottom of a shoe. I bring this up because a friend shared with me a story of what I must describe as a violent exchange …
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Happy Friday! It’s a gorgeous day up in my corner of the world and way too beautiful to be writing a blog post today. So I present you with the Friday Round-Up a list of blog posts this week from other bloggers that blew my mind. Perhaps if you need to kill some time or have a quiet moment you can check them out. http://ravingblacklunatic.blogspot.com/ Check out this cat, I have been a fan of his work forever. http://www.whataboutourdaughters.com/ Good stuff here as well http://sweetersalt.com/ A Maine blogger who talks fashion and food…the best of both worlds http://paganchild-starmommy.blogspot.com/2011/03/keeping-focused.html A new blog that offers words of wisdom for all of us. http://mscleaver.com/ Another Mainer who for Lent is giving up pants, she is also a crafty gal If you have any links to good blogs, feel free to leave em. It’s my hope to make the Friday Round Up a regular feature at my new home specifically I would live to shine some light and love on smaller bloggers. It’s hard out here in this blogosphere with so many good blogs to choose from and so little time so let’s help everyone get a slice of the pie. I will be back on Monday, at that time I will unveil some ideas I have around monetizing things but You May Also Like: No related posts.
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American healthcare: Earned distrust, but change is possible
A lot of people are reluctant to take the vaccine, but not all reluctances are the same. The white QAnon-types think the vaccine is some kind of cocktail involving children’s blood and Bill Gates’ microchips. Their opinions obviously come from a place of ignorance, privilege, and entitlement. Some of us Black folks are also suspicious of the vaccine, but our …
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