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 …
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Finding inner security: A recap of ‘Insecure’ finale
First, let’s address the elephant in the room: I am not fond of this modern version of what are considered “full” seasons. With many shows that currently follow this trend, they only consist of about 10 episodes with a new one being aired each week. Insecure, on the other hand, only has eight episodes to …
‘Insecure’ Recap: Men’s One-Sided Mirror
How often do men actually look in the mirror and see themselves for who they truly are? Or if they do happen to look in a mirror, is it the carnival funhouse type of mirror that seems to distort reality? Before we get into the meat and potatoes, I have to thank Issa Rae for …
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 …
#herSTORY: the femme noire 