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 [...]

August 2014

Instead of Drive-By Activism Let’s Mobilize on Strategic Demands in Ferguson

August 25, 2014 // 4 Comments

We have seemingly run out of effective tactics, leadership and direction in the black community. The old civil rights community holds prayer vigils and tranquil marches while [...]

In 2050, US liberals protest Israeli football logo featuring ‘Fightin’ Palestinian’

August 14, 2014 // 2 Comments

Thanks Mondoweiss for publishing my satirical piece on the future liberal view of Palestinian people. It can be read below or at the following link. [...]