Today, in TN, two young, educated, articulate black men were expelled from the House due to their peaceful protests with civilians who want action over gun violence.… Read more “This Is Tennessee…”
Category: Activism and Advocacy
Pretend You’re a Cop
A Facebook post from a few years ago I never shared on here: One way I can tell I’m still have lingering racist ideas and have racist… Read more “Pretend You’re a Cop”
James Cone Nails Why I’m Not a Liberal
This quote by Cone was in Damon Garcia‘s “Racism Is Not a Heart Issue,” and it nails precisely why I refuse to call myself a Liberal and… Read more “James Cone Nails Why I’m Not a Liberal”
A Time I Failed to Be Antiracist
These are comments/posts from Facebook 7 years ago. I saw them in my memories yesterday, and was disgusted and ashamed of myself, but I felt it was… Read more “A Time I Failed to Be Antiracist”
White People and Weaponizing Black Voices
When a white person posts videos of black celebrities, a very small minority among the black community, wherein the black celebrities are agreeing with the white person’s… Read more “White People and Weaponizing Black Voices”
“I’m Not Racist, But…” (Mini-Blog #25)
If you say or use the phrase (or hear it) “I’m not racist but…” What always follows is in fact a racist idea being verbalized and expressed.… Read more ““I’m Not Racist, But…” (Mini-Blog #25)”
Hear the Unheard: White People, Please Listen
This is fitting when it comes to hearing that “riots are the language of the unheard” as Dr. King said: “Listen and attend with the ear of… Read more “Hear the Unheard: White People, Please Listen”
Black People Are So Tired
I’ve seen this around the social media world, but can’t track down who wrote it. It’s so incredibly powerful, so I’m sharing it hear and leaving the… Read more “Black People Are So Tired”
I Have No Right to Her Body
As a heterosexual man who finds the female body beautiful and attractive, I DO NOT, in any way, shape, or form, regardless of whether or not I… Read more “I Have No Right to Her Body”
Showing Up for Racial Justice
Two weeks ago yesterday, I unfortunately became unemployed (long story I’m not gonna share on social media, but regardless I’m being considered for a part-time weekend therapist… Read more “Showing Up for Racial Justice”