Tag: racism
The Beige Woman
The Beige Woman, a color poem, is Adriana Philips' personal tale of living as a mixed-race woman. Can you love yourself in your own skin?Review Of ‘Same Kind Of Different As Me’
I recently read the memoir, Same Kind of Different as Me (2006) by and Ron Hall and Denver Moore. This book illustrates the different life stories of the two men and how they became friends, even family, and how they were brought together by Ron’s wife, Deborah. The first part of the book talks about each ...It Was A Different Time
I’m not going to lie to you. I always read history books about the people who opposed the Civil Rights movement, and I thought they were all just people who lived in the south, and their families had a history of being slave owners. I thought it was about family pride, and that they didn’t ...Friends Aren’t Just Another Hashtag
I am at a loss for words this week. No, it’s not because of writer’s block, or not having confidence in my writing. This week, I am scared. I know Covid-19 is still an issue, but now our country was once again reminded of the horrors of police brutality. A Black man named George Floyd was killed ...We Can’t Ignore Racism Because It Makes Us Uncomfortable
Normally I write my articles about my current young adult heartbreak or an epiphany I have while alone in a coffee shop. Today I am choosing to step out of my bubble of comfort, out of the warmth of my imagination and the coffee pressed against my lips. I have been listening to podcasts and ...Stickmen For The Mausoleum
1. Saguaro The refracted sunlight cut me in half. Unexpected, given the way, the Lord teased with dreams of freedom. Instead, handing over concrete, and busted Seagram’s bottles. We never knew its warmth was meant for us. I didn’t know the sun could arch that high, and peer down so lovingly. Until we drove southeast. ...
