Philando Castille Didn’t Deserve to Die.

As I looked at the footage of the very composed and respectful girlfriend of slain motorist, Philando Castile lifestream the exchange between the cowa... READ MORE

Black Girl in White Land: What’s It Like? ?

This is the first time I’ve spent any extended time at my in-laws house without my husband, who’s coming in later this week. My family is ... READ MORE

Texas Cop Not to Be Charged for Dragging Little Bl...

The news that Eric Casebolt, the ex-cop that slammed a tiny, skinny little teenagers at pool party while a fat white dude stood there calmly and appea... READ MORE

How Madison Avenue Keeps Stereotypes of Black Wome...

The media is still at work to remind the world that black women are mannish, hyper sexual and repulsive. Does this photo ring a bell? It’s a scr... READ MORE

OMG…Summer Floaties on FLEEK!!!

My brother and his wife and son came down for Maxi’s graduation and we were in the thick of a heat wave. Good lawd…all we could do was be ... READ MORE

She Makes Me Proud! Maxi Graduates!

Got to be braggadocios for a minute, because I simply am bursting with happiness that my oldest daughter graduated high school today. Now it’s o... READ MORE

White Hubby Says “Match Made in Heaven”...

My husband knows I hate reality television. Like…ALL of it.It’s so far from real life–contrived conflicts and faux outrage. He watch... READ MORE

When Your Mother Doesn’t Make You Feel Like ...

It’s 1:41 AM, the early hours of Mother’s Day. While I should be excited about getting breakfast in bed and a day free of chores, I’... READ MORE

Jack McCain Is an Example of How Powerful Men Come...

As the Old Navy ad saga continues, we’re seeing families of all combinations in support of the company, who has savvily capitalized on the risin... READ MORE

Donald Trump Presidency Bid Supported by Klu Klux ...

Essence, Ebony and Snopes reported today that a man identified as the Imperial Wizard of the Rebel Brigade Knights of the Klu Klux Klan has officially... READ MORE

Why Racists Who Hate the Old Navy Ad are Totally I...

Old Navy, like many family-oriented companies in America, are reaching out to consumers that no longer look only like this…     And lo... READ MORE

Video: What My Extended Family Thinks About “...

This weekend I met up with some of my family in Laguna Hills, California. After a few drinks, there’s no telling what we’ll all say.  ... READ MORE

The Prince Appreciation Thread: What Do You Rememb...

So…Prince died today. I can hardly believe it, and took it even harder than when I found out Michael and Whitney passed. I guess because Prince ... READ MORE

The South Strikes Again: Security Guard Says He Wa...

John Smelser, Knox Count Schools security officer. (KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS) Recently we heard about a Mississippi couple evictedfrom their trailer home b... READ MORE