“No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow.” Alice Walker All respect due to A Tribe Called Quest, I actually heard “We The People” bumping in my head as I read this woman’s letter: ‘Gigi’ (name changed to protect her ig’nance and entitlement) apparently read my article about… Continue reading “……Boy We Hate Your Ways”: A White Reader Wants Unity On Her Terms. Or Else.
Author: Lorrie Irby Jackson
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White Tears & Special Snowflakes: Offended Pro-Lifer Gets Owned
When, when, WHEN will people learn? If you know me personally or follow me here regularly at MOC, you already know: I am a proud, card-carrying, fist-rocking, down-for-my-sisters womanist. I am personally pro-life, but endorse a woman’s right to choose and always vote as such. I don’t excuse misogynoir, women who try whitesplaining themselves and/or… Continue reading White Tears & Special Snowflakes: Offended Pro-Lifer Gets Owned
The Women’s March: A TX Family Participates in the Movement
On Jan. 20, the United States witnessed the inauguration of its 45th President. Many greeted the new administration with joy and celebration, but for others, Saturday held the moment they truly looked forward to. Not because of the back-to-back parties, brunches and formal dances to attend, but for the chance to accomplish what the overwhelming… Continue reading The Women’s March: A TX Family Participates in the Movement
Moving Forward, Looking Back: The Impact of the Obamas
It was a phrase first made famous in a Malcolm X speech, then within the dialogue of Spike Lee’s seminal 1989 film of the same name: “Do the right thing.” The words, though simplistic, symbolize the need to make tough choices in turbulent times. Pushing forward with optimism into uncharted territory takes wisdom, courage and… Continue reading Moving Forward, Looking Back: The Impact of the Obamas
“Sing” Soundtrack, CD Review/Preview Link
….It can delightful, or somewhat disturbing, to watch an ambitious koala bear (Matthew McConaughey), a pig (Reese Witherspoon), a mouse (Seth McFarlane), a crested porcupine (Scarlett Johansson), a mountain gorilla (Taron Egerton) and an Indian elephant (Tori Kelly) go through the motions of putting together a stage show, but that’s what one experiences in Sing.… Continue reading “Sing” Soundtrack, CD Review/Preview Link