Black Mandate

Since the arrival of Black people in this country, there has been an agenda and a mandate to repress Black voices. The American government works tirelessly to stop Black [...]
Black Feminism

There is nothing else I would rather be than a Black girl in this lifetime. This affirmation has not been instilled in me since childhood. This affirmation had to grow with [...]
AN OPEN LETTER RE: ATLANTA DSA FROM DARC’S FOUNDERS

This is an open letter to Atlanta DSA, and more specifically, Kelsea, Shafeka, Nora and all other members of the Steering Committee and former DARC leadership who have [...]
How Shaving My Head Redefined My Beauty

As a child, the hair on my head refused to grow. All I craved for was the ability to trade in tight and frilly silk headbands, used by my mom to help others clearly define me [...]
Can Black Nationalism Be Revolutionary?

The idea of nationalism has been used in history as both a destructive force and a liberatory one. Some think of nationalism, and they think of a xenophobic, bigoted [...]

July 2013

New Rules After Zimmerman Verdict

July 17, 2013 // 4 Comments

Rule #1 – There Should Be No Need for New Rules This unjust verdict should have been expected. People can only be surprised if they refuse to acknowledge the history [...]

The Zimmerman Trial – When the Prosecution is the Defense

July 10, 2013 // 0 Comments

Watching parts of the Zimmerman trail has reminded me of all that’s wrong with the American jurisprudence system. In my best legal argument – the prosecution eats [...]