A couple of years ago, I read Dr. Martin Luther King’s A Letter from a Birmingham Jail and I was mesmerized by the passion and anger in his words and although we are in the second decade of the 21^st century, his words still resonate. This letter I am writing… Read full post »

Lately, my son and I have been going at it about Ron Paul and whether he is qualified enough to become President of the United States.  He plans on voting for Ron Paul because he is pissed off at Obama for signing into law the National Defense Authorization Act which/… Read full post »

There has been an ongoing war between the sexes in the Black community for decades and it is time for it to end because it is pathetic and the only people hurting are the children. 70% of Black children reside in a single parent household; usually the mother and Black… Read full post »

In the days leading up to the anniversary of my mother’s death, I am usually filled with melancholy and dark dreary thoughts. But this year, I can smile a little bit because my mother reached out from beyond and assisted me with a problem I have been… Read full post »

I am writing this article in response to an article I posted on Open Salon, Taboo Jive and my own website, The Black Feminista last week named The Harsh Realities of Being on Welfare. I was inundated with comments asking me why individuals are being made to work for basically/… Read full post »

One of the biggest misconceptions in American culture is that welfare recipients are living large at the taxpayer’s expense, receiving thousands of dollars per month while driving Cadillacs and other expensive cars.  This myth is so not true and how do I know? Because for the past two mont/… Read full post »

This is the story about a stray cat named Beau. He lives on a block on the South Side of Chicago and he is an amazing creature with an amazing tale. Since he cannot speak, it is up to me to tell his story of survival as homeless pet and… Read full post »

 

Yesterday, I was devastated to learn that one of my favorite actresses and personal heroes had died.  Elizabeth Taylor, the last and most ultimate star of the twentieth century had crossed over into glory at the age of 79 from congestive heart failure.  She had been hospita/… Read full post »

I am a writer who does not write as much as I should.  I have some talent but I do not have the passion that is truly necessary to be a writer because most of my passion is being used to find employment. It’s hard being a writer and/… Read full post »

On April 24, 1987, I became a mother at the age of sixteen when I gave birth to Noelle Dominique aka Nu-Nu. From the moment I saw her sweet little face, I made a promise to myself that she would not end up like me and that promise came true. … Read full post »

 

America, the land of the free and the loony.  A place where it easier to get a gun than a job.  Read full post »

In American society, being an idiot is celebrated and depending on how stupid an individual is, he or she can become a millionaire and get a television show.  However, idiotic behavior rose to new heights in the first decade of the Millennium and this is my list…

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Dear Ma,

Although you have been gone out of my life for four years, you are never far away from my thoughts.  Instead of being weepy when I think about you, I have decided to concentrate on my wonderful memories of being a little girl… Read full post »

Disclaimer: This is a book review of American Project: The Rise and Fall of a Modern Ghetto by Sudir Alladi Venkatesh.  I read it recently and it is a haunting account of the lives of those who resided in the Robert Taylor Homes, one of the most notorious housing project in… Read full post »

If asked the question, "How much would you be willing to sacrifice for your beliefs?" the average individual would probably look bewildered. Would you be willing to give up your friends, family, freedom, even possibly your life for a cause that was dear to you? The cynic inside me says, "Proba… Read full post »

Since the election of President Obama, racial tensions online has risen to epic proportions.  As a double minority (Black and female), I am often outraged, disgusted, and saddened by the large amount of ignorance that is displayed on various websites.  However, there are two ways to combat… Read full post »

Yesterday, I took my cat Diddy to get neutered, which was a very interesting experience.  I went to the Lurie Spray/Neuter Clinic and it is located in the Little Village, a predominantly Mexican neighborhood I had never visited before, and for me, it is always cool when I discover new places,… Read full post »

When I went to college, one of the first classes I took was Women’s Studies.  How could I resist learning about the history of women since I am a woman?  My professor was named Dr. Jean Peterson and  she was a cool hippie chick from back in the day, complete with… Read full post »

Recently read a story on Huffington Post about the Republicans not wanting to extend unemployment benefits and I could not help but think about my own unemployment situation.  As of August 17, 2010, I have been unemployed almost four years. Four years of being unemployed destroys your self-estee… Read full post »

Everyone thought she was a stupid, uneducated slut. She didn't finish high school or have a job and her only occupation in life was a different man every day and night of the week. Not quite good enough for the local boys to bring home to mama, but good enough to… Read full post »

Living in the inner-city will take the joy out of your life if you let it. Who wouldn’t be depressed about being surrounded by ignorant male youth lounging aimlessly on the corners bragging about the women they used to have, foul-mouthed, uncouth young women fighting over unemployed men, and ol… Read full post »

When most people think of racists, images of angry white men in white robes and hoods burning crosses in the yards of terrified blacks come to mind. However, since the advent of the Internet, a racist might actually be in the cubicle next to you at work or happen to be… Read full post »

For many years, I considered myself to be a liberal and a democrat because for the most part, I agree with the platforms of both groups.  However, several incidents have led me to disown my affiliations with both parties.  I cannot be a part of organizations whose views are diametrically op… Read full post »

Even though the economy is a mess (what recession?) and folks with multiple degrees cannot find a fast food job in today's job market, I have made the decision to return to college  next January to pursue a Master's degree in History.   The program is thirty semester hours and if I… Read full post »