I can recall several times when seemingly poor parenting skills caused an irate mother to openly and loudly scold her child in a public place. There was the blonde, middle-aged woman in Wal-Mart in Te… more →
mulattotudewrote 11 months ago: I can recall several times when seemingly poor parenting skills caused an irate mother to openly and … more →
wrote 1 year ago: “Do you think you could work with…White people?” I halt in complete shock. I am st … more →
wrote 1 year ago: When asked about the little black girl carrying the rag doll, I always refer to her as a mammy doll. … more →
wrote 1 year ago: I should probably begin with an apology, a sincere ‘I’m sorry’ for my 168 day abse … more →
wrote 1 year ago: My mother & I hang out by the pool. My mother and I just returned from a ten-day journey togethe … more →
wrote 1 year ago: I have a very dear friend who turned 50 this week. I will pause for the round of applause you are su … more →
wrote 2 years ago: I recently devoured Caucasia by Danzy Senna and all of its biracial glory. As best reviewed in Soul … more →
wrote 2 years ago: Today I awoke to the anticipating scream “It’s field trip day!” The hot cup of tea, a peace-offering … more →
wrote 2 years ago: I’m Alex and I’m eight, I like to fish, swim and skate. This poem invaded my slumber aro … more →
wrote 2 years ago: Dear Reader, It’s been almost a month since I posted. Even now this feels contrived. I want to close … more →
wrote 2 years ago: I don’t really care if I misspell a word in my tweet. Actually, I do. But I don’t need you to point … more →
wrote 2 years ago: The question and answer below are between Heidi Durrow, author of The Girl Who Fell From The Sky and … more →
wrote 2 years ago: This post is in response to the N&O article “Shaw students mentor middle schoolers in dres … more →
wrote 2 years ago: On this Thanksgiving Day Eve, let’s clarify a few misconceptions surrounding this wonderful holiday. … more →
wrote 2 years ago: I grew up in the south, specifically Alabama, more specifically…Tuskegee. ‘Skegee affords you an edu … more →
wrote 2 years ago: I remember our first date. We went to dinner at the Mayflower. He put ketchup on his hushpuppies. Af … more →
wrote 2 years ago: Today I became a dog lover. I do not love all dogs, just one…Poet. Today, the fourteen month, sixtee … more →
wrote 2 years ago: When I was working full time in Real Estate, during the recent crash of the housing market, a fellow … more →