My legacy is not just for myself, but will carry on for my children and their children. Something future generations can carry on and claim as their own. A few weeks ago, I visited a more conservative Baptist church than where I’d normally attend. It was the stereotypical Easter-type sermon but before Resurrection Sunday: The …
Category Archives: ANGELA: women’s issues
‘Black Panther’: Killmonger is the everyday African-American misogynist in denial
After seeing Black Panther on opening night, I knew that there would be endless articles of people’s reviews on the highly-anticipated film: Theories of the symbolic meanings; ideas on what the film did for black identity; black progressiveness; successful black films; black superheroes; black characters outside of the negative images of pimps and prostitutes and …
When your partner isn’t black; he’s O.J.
Having a “woke” partner is a necessity. At least for me it is. For starters, let’s address my first issue: I truly dislike the word “woke.” People who claim to be “woke” aren’t really “woke.” If you were smart enough, you wouldn’t have to announce it to the world. It’s as if you’re trying to …
R. Kelly: Why We Need to Hold This Man Accountable
R. Kelly’s “sex cult” behavior to teenage girls and young women is inexcusable, and we must stop blaming the victims. How can we continue to put money in this predator’s pockets? The Boondocks made an excellent argument against R. Kelly in 2005. People tend to excuse his past (and reoccurring present) due to his skills …
Combatting Rape Culture in Dating
Based upon current popular culture, there seems to be a fine line with what is considered rape. From date rape drugs to unconscious sex, how can we as a millennial community be on the same page? With Bill Cosby’s mistrial to personal encounters, let’s define and call a spade a spade. Related Links: The Real …
#herSTORY: the femme noire 