In the last few years, a disturbing trend has emerged due to the prevalence of social media and the emergence of instant “real time” reactions to news stories and events. It’s a concept that politicians, candidates and other famous folks have bandied about in order to walk back an offensive remark or comment once it’s… Continue reading Slippery Tongues, Shortened Careers; The Era Of The Misspeak
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When “Speaking Up” Becomes “Showing Out”: The Pro-Life Vs. Pro-Choice Takedown
Hello Friends, As a critic and columnist, I’m all about freedom of expression and enjoy receiving feedback from my readers…..until it crosses the line. How does that happen, you ask? Well, when a person takes a personal point of view, tries to flip it into ‘I’m right and you’re wrong’ and insults me in… Continue reading When “Speaking Up” Becomes “Showing Out”: The Pro-Life Vs. Pro-Choice Takedown
The Birth Control Billing Backlash
Here are not one, but TWO unenlightened letters received from folks who felt it was their duty to inform me that women need to suck it up and pay for all birth control (as if men have no duty to do so). I shut them down faster than a bootleg Gucci/Prada swap meet. Another mic hits the stage.
Who Me? Yes, YOU: Checking Bigotry With Racism 101
Hello Chocolate Mama Fans, I’ve been getting lots of response from readers and the majority of it has been positive and inspiring, so I’m thankful. However, there are some readers who are not only negative, they actually think that they’re smarter than me when it comes to race relations and that I need to be schooled on… Continue reading Who Me? Yes, YOU: Checking Bigotry With Racism 101