I’m Done Being a Democrat
“The Democratic Party is the graveyard of social movements.”
Following the info dump of leaked DNC emails, it’s clear that the allegedly neutral Democratic Establishment colluded with the Hillary Clinton...
White People, I Don’t Need You to “Feel My Pain”
After the racist executions of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, many white people are reaching out to Black folk asking us what it is they need to do. These...
On Overcoming Black Exhaustion
It’s been awhile since I published a piece. Many an occasion, I found myself unable to formulate words to express my race-related opinions about major events within Black Culture.
As...
bell and Beyoncé: A Reflection on My Black Feminism
I haven’t watched or heard Lemonade. I haven’t read bell hooks’ critique. I haven’t read any think pieces related to Beyonce’s latest work nor do I intend to. But...
Lauryn Hill and the Selfishness of Creative Responsibility
Like many, I regard Lauryn Hill as a powerful songstress whose esoteric artistic abilities are unmatched. Her unrivaled command of her craft is admirable and indicative of a woman...
I Don’t Need Sexism to Criticize Hillary Clinton
As Hillary Clinton emerges as the likely contender for the Democratic nomination, many neoliberal political pundits and progressive cultural commentators posit that sexism is the primary motive driving criticism...
