#socialjustice

For Ida B.

Yesterday I sat in a Baltimore restaurant called Ida B.’s Table eating Southern-inspired shrimp and grits in a Creole cream sauce. It’s a...

Where Should We Place Columbus?

As an African American, I’m celebrating “Columbus Day” by dissecting Christopher Columbus' contributions to all American people. We’ve...

Houston, Beyoncé, and the Black Community

The devastation of Hurricane Harvey hit too close to home. I have friends in Texas, one specifically in Houston. I, like many people,...

The Kaepernick Effect

I try not to make everything black and white. I hope that my growing level of consciousness won’t prevent me from enjoying everything,...

Three Things We Can Learn from Charlottesville

“If you’re not outraged, you’re not paying attention.” These words are displayed on the Facebook cover photo of Heather Heyer, the...