Cult classic films Boyz in the Hood, Juice and Menace II Society have been both praised and criticized for their depictions of Black male experiences. In all of those films, women occupy little more than space fillers. Shalika is just the ghetto girl who banters with...
Defeating France’s top seeded player, Taylor Townsend just became the youngest player to advance to the 3rd round of the U.S. Open in the last 5 years. Townsend’s success on the tennis court opens the door to many discussions about Black girls and more specifically Black...
Phenomenal Remix Other women often wonder just what it is I don’t have what they call a fantastic body Hell, I’ve had three kids When I attempt to explain it They see no truth in my word See it’s only those who listen Who have truly heard I tell them It’s in the stride...
As an advocate for survivors of sexual and domestic violence, cases of such violence in the news usually catch my attention. Recently, there seems to be a considerable number of cases involving Black male celebrity perpetrators. The Game, The Dream, Columbus Short and Michael Jace...
I went natural because of the possibility that relaxers contributed to fibroids. The start of my journey was about my physical health. That said, the big chop was a moment of liberation I’ve sought to recreate in a subsequent big chop and two natural hair...