Over the years there have been only a few features about our dark divas: “Lady Sings the Blues,” “The Josephine Baker Story” and “What’s Love Got so Do With It”–not nearly enough to tell our stories.
Category: Culture
Ode to the Pueo
Pueo Ancestor link to where my soul-seed has been Root dweller Sky swooper Day hunter Field sweeper With eyes like … More
Don’t Patronize Me!
There’s nothing like Standing idly by as an interloper buys the block, only to disrespect it. Who invited you? Told … More
Colorism in 2021
WARNING! If you ever hear a conversation begin with the words, “I just think it’s funny how…” you’re in for … More
Does COVID-19 Kill Compassion?
3. Take time out: Stay home with your family and cool off from social media.
A Better Dream
2021 has been such as been such an eventful year already. Who would have thought that Wednesdays could provide us … More
Slow Burn
Relationships are like a box of chocolate, you never know what you’re gonna get. According to Hallmark, they’re like cheesy … More
Pandemic Verse in Senryu
Cold days are here now How the body craves warm skin Unsafe to be close Manzanita path I walk with … More
Black Hair and Femininity Part 1 (Youth Speak Out Series)
From a young age, my mother has enforced in me the idea that my type four hair is beautiful. She … More
The Election is Over, What Now?
On Saturday, October 31, I voted for the first time in my life. It was one of the most overwhelming … More
Karma Compass 