There’s only room for one Black in this space
I’m very proud of the work I’ve managed to do with Black Like Us, but I now realize I went into this naively thinking that others who say they support Black people would be invested in the work too. Let alone thinking that the platform would be attacked for using the word Black in the…
I have daddy issues
(Notes from a Black Girl is only offered to our premium subscribers. The column features commentary, self-realization, behind-the-scenes stories, videos, and images from my journey of self-discovery as I travel across the country telling stories and sharing experiences.) I really don’t care for my kids’ father. That’s just me being fully transparent about how I…
Generational clutter! I’m trying to break the cycle and find my authentic self
I feel pretentious anytime I wear my fur coats. One is a full-length mink that was gifted to me by my mother, and the other is a mink bomber-styled jacket that I purchased more than a decade ago. It’s strange. Wearing a fur coat is accepted where I live, but it makes me feel so…
