Where's the Progressive Movement Headed?

I haven’t written a general political post in a while. I think it’s far important that we get our minds in a productive place and take steps towards our personal elevation. Not to mention the fact that telling women they are free and should act accordingly is political. When other entities are actively [...]

Let's Not Forget The Black Women Who Defined The Civil Rights Movement

I am reworking a previous essay from Aug 2009 in honor of MLK Day. While we want to honor Martin let’s not forget about Coretta! She like many women were the backbone that provided all the support that made it possible. Today, like every other day should be Black Woman’s Freedom Day in [...]

Sidetrip Down So-Called Liberal White (Male) Oppression Lane

Ignoring the hateful rhetoric of Rush Limbaugh & Pat Robertson and their despicable statements regarding the survivors of the Haitian earthquake is a requirement just to maintain decorum. We know they are not allies for justice. It’s not just those that so boldly declare their hatred that require our diligence. I realize many [...]

Essence Magazine REALLY Hates Black Women - Don't Fight Just Walk Away!

Seriously ladies. It’s 2010. Time to move it on and be strong! Not in a superwoman way but from realizing you are a WOMAN who deserves to be treated like a LADY.  I’ve stopped reading MESSence since the infamous strip club article last summer where two black women mocked all the “hopeless singletons” [...]

Annie Leibovitz Thugs Out Tiger Woods for Vanity Fair Cover: Disseminating Negative Black Images

Vanity Fair magazine has bumped Emma Watson (Harry Potter) from its February cover in favor of Tiger Woods. Considering his public fall from grace that’s not surprising. More than 300 magazines failed in 2009 and ad revenue is more precious than gold these days. Despite the vitriol Woods is receiving there’s still great [...]

New Woman - Movin' On

Gonna move it on
And be strong
To see the day I can FEEL

This is part of the lyrics to a song I wrote years ago and the blog post heading is it’s title. I’ve been revisiting this song because I’m going to release it this year after sitting on it forever. Considering all that [...]