By Sebastian Johnson
“Thine enemies roar in the midst of thy congregations; they set up their ensigns for signs.” Psalm 74:4
For months, the events have gathered, scattered ominously across the landscape like dark foreboding clouds, pregnant with the force of...
To be pro-Black does not mean to be anti-white. To be pro-Black means to be anti-white supremacy.
I wrote these words in a piece about interracial dating some months ago. The piece argues that being pro-Black means to affirm Black...
On a large scale, I find that Black folk refuse to dream radically. We have vast imaginations and deep yearnings for freedom and liberation, and yet … we remain stunted within the confines of oppressive systems.
When the prolific Ta-Nehisi...
If you work in any sort of creative sector, there is a high possibility that you have a few social media platforms to showcase your work. You may even use these platforms to show your process to the art...
If you were to ask what my greatest social concern was a few years ago, I would’ve said gay marriage. That answer has drastically changed.
I recognize the monumental significance of the Supreme Court decision which made gay marriage constitutional...
When I saw Johnetta Elzie’s radiance grace the cover of Essence magazine, an upsurge of emotion propelled me into happiness, appreciation, and serenity.
Thank you @essencemag for this opportunity. February 2016. We will win. ✊🏽💯 https://t.co/63yOA5NHgT #blackgirlmagic pic.twitter.com/wuSm5dyV3S
— Johnetta...
In the age of lunatic presidents and increasing racial tension that shows no sign of any resolve, any community efforts to bring people together is always a breath of fresh air.
That is exactly what London’s Tate Modern art gallery...
Confession: I have not watched — nor do I intend to watch — the video from McKinney, Texas. From what I gathered from my various social media feeds, the video shows a cop viciously pinning down a 14-year-old bikini-clad...
Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift exchanged words on Twitter. And I’m completely annoyed. Here’s all the reasons why.
1. Seeing rich people go back and forth over something ultimately meaningless is infuriating.
Yes, I get it. Artists who demonstrate talent and...
I spent the first 18 years of my life in Seattle, Washington, a city largely known for how White it is. Grunge music, biking, softball, and skiing were as much a part of my cultural arsenal as were Kwanzaa, my...
