Precious

Proud Pauper

I had the honor of being a guest blogger on the http://www.collectedyoungminds.org website. This post was very difficult to write. I hope it speaks for itself. Enjoy. https://www.collectedyoungminds.org/single-post/2015/03/20/CONTRIBUTION-Proud-Pauper

The title of this blog post might suggest that I am going to share what life is like after thirty years old and how it feels like I am “turning down” a lot more than I am “turning up.” While there may be lots of truth to that statement, I do not intend to expoundContinue reading “Turn Down After five”

Embracing the Selma Movement in a Socially Unconscious Society

We have come to the end of Black History Month, however, I have one more topic to discuss… There are few movies that leave an indelible mark on my mind and heart upon exiting the theater, however “Selma” and “12 Years a Slave” did just that. The mark they left have driven me to considerContinue reading “Embracing the Selma Movement in a Socially Unconscious Society”

Diabolical Opposition – Colorblindness and Colorism

We live in a society that superficially superimposes colorblindness over colorism. I’m sure you’ve heard it, “We should all be colorblind…and so on and so forth…” The reality is that nothing could be further from the truth. You see, kids aren’t born colorblind (in the literal sense) and neither are we, but somewhere our imageContinue reading “Diabolical Opposition – Colorblindness and Colorism”

The Blessings and Burdens of being Black

A burden by definition is a load that is especially heavy for one to carry. A blessing, on the contrary, is a beneficial thing for which one is grateful. Is it feasible for someone to be grateful for a load that is especially heavy for them to carry? I submit to you that it dependsContinue reading “The Blessings and Burdens of being Black”

Honorable Mention

honorable mention : an award or special praise given to someone who has done something extremely well but who has not won any of the official prizes While there are many things on my heart to discuss, I wanted to begin my first official blog post by bestowing honorable mention upon a man whose consistentContinue reading “Honorable Mention”

The Start

I have decided to blog because writing is near and dear to my heart. I have decided to blog because I want my voice to be heard beyond the musings of personal journal writings. I have decided to blog because I am a natural writer. I have decided to blog because I have something toContinue reading “The Start”