“Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” – James A. Baldwin Let’s make it plain and keep it real, shall we? Being a parent is hard work. No matter what gender we are, few endeavors in life are as emotional, intricate and arduous… Continue reading A Father’s Work: Getting It Right, Avoiding The Wrong
Author: Lorrie Irby Jackson
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Pick Ya’ Spots: “Keeping It Real” Vs. “Keeping It Racist”
Back in the early 90s, when Heavy D & The Boyz released one of their biggest hits, “Got Me Waiting,” the clever rhymes and deft sampling of a Luther Vandross groove made it an instant jam. Unlike some hip-hop of the era, “Waiting” has aged well and, in fact, contains a line that describes our… Continue reading Pick Ya’ Spots: “Keeping It Real” Vs. “Keeping It Racist”
Weaponized Whiteness: Can We Live?
In the 2004 film, White Chicks, the idea was a funny one: two bumbling FBI detectives, played by Shawn and Marlon Wayans, are forced to “babysit” a pair of spoiled heiress sisters, Britney and Tiffany, to foil a larger kidnapping plot. When the FBI agents keep on, well, bumbling things, one of the sisters lose… Continue reading Weaponized Whiteness: Can We Live?
“…But ask yourself, who are THEY to be equal to?!?”
As a journalist, blogger, and interpreter of current events, I’ve witnessed many incredible moments. The ones that have created a lasting impact, positive or negative, forced me to pause, reassess and do one of two things: double-down on my support or do an about-face to leave that item, or person, behind. This week’s impactful event,… Continue reading “…But ask yourself, who are THEY to be equal to?!?”
Tales From The Short Side: The Power & Perks of Petiteness
Wow……hmmm. This baby’s got some looooong fingers.” I was lying down on an examination table in the doctor’s office, watching black and white images on a screen as the ultrasound technician moved the wand back and forth across the cold gel on my growing belly. She pointed to the outline of our baby’s hands. “See… Continue reading Tales From The Short Side: The Power & Perks of Petiteness