Sunday’s weather was overcast and turbulent, the clouds obscuring any presence of brightness and creating an atmosphere weighted with tension and gloom. Normally, I enjoy summer storms. But this time, the tempest overhead was a fitting backdrop underscoring the sadness I felt as an American and a Black parent after jurors found George Zimmerman ‘not… Continue reading The Zimmerman Verdict: Unfettered Racism, Unequal Justice
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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
BK Commercial Debacle Highlights Stereotypes
A few years ago, during an episode of his Emmy-Award-winning and outrageously funny talk show for HBO , actor and comedian Chris Rock featured “The Progress Report,” a fictitious flow chart measuring how far black people moved in society based on the actions of fellow citizens and celebrities. The better the outcome, the closer we moved… Continue reading BK Commercial Debacle Highlights Stereotypes
Breathing While Black, AKA Racism 101 For Our Kids
When Darius’ voice started deepening, his height increased, and pre-pubescent roundness melted away to reveal the longer limbs of burgeoning manhood, it became time to have “The Talk.” The focus of this traditional discussion wouldn’t break down the differences between boys and girls or the perils of drugs and alcohol — instead, it would provide… Continue reading Breathing While Black, AKA Racism 101 For Our Kids