What Does It Mean To Be A Radical (Black) Organizer Today

Several weeks ago, I gave a talk on being an organizer, but not just any kind of organizer I wanted to define what the role is of a radical Black organizer in today’s [...]
Who Fears the New Afrikan Queers?

In this era of gay Pride and Black Lives Matter, of rainbow flags and clenched fists, the question of the relationship between the struggle for queer liberation and Black [...]
Dear Mariame Kaba, Hope is Not a Discipline

“Hope doesn’t preclude feeling sadness or frustration or anger or any other emotion that makes total sense. Hope isn’t an emotion, you know? Hope is not optimism. Hope [...]
“Auntie Diaries” is a Messy Account of Gay and Trans Acceptance

Kendrick Lamar’s new album, “Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers” is an in-depth review of social progress. The critically acclaimed rapper has come back after winning a [...]
African Power & Politics In Cuba’s La Marina Neighborhood

It’s quite similar each time. In the Miami airport, loudly-dressed individuals and fast-talking families, flock shoulder-to-shoulder in line, waiting to present their [...]

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 [...]