These are my Facebook statuses during and following the election. I didn't see a need to make a separate blog post when I already wrote 20 different things when it was happening. November 8, 2016 11:00am November 8, 2016 4:32pm November … Continue reading My Thoughts During The Election
My Antidepressants Make Me Sick
Anyone who has taken or is taking antidepressants should unfortunately be able to relate to this. My Anti Depressants Make Me Sick "Take these, you'll get better!" "Now there will be a few side effects, but nothing to worry about." "It won't be that bad..." I say, filled with doubt. Anti depressants would be … Continue reading My Antidepressants Make Me Sick
You’re Not Black, Stop Saying Nigga.
nig·ger ˈniɡər/ noun offensive 1. a contemptuous term for a black or dark-skinned person. con·temp·tu·ous kənˈtempCHo͞oəs/ adjective showing contempt; scornful. Nigger > Nigga > Negra/Nigra > Negro > Black/African American Some need to know vocab: NB- non black/ not black (everyone except black people) POC- people of color (all minorities) NB POC- people of color who … Continue reading You’re Not Black, Stop Saying Nigga.
Our Society
We live in a place Where a woman can't walk in any space Without being hounded by unwanted attention Ignore it and it creates unwarranted sexual tension, making her feel like she's just some possession. Where big girls get called ugly, unwanted, and disgusting but when they retaliate it's seen as insulting and its … Continue reading Our Society
Trump: How In The Hell Has He Gotten This Far?
Donald Trump. Anytime anyone utters his name, I have one of four reactions. Anger Disgust Panic Sadness I mean he's a racist, misogynistic, dim-witted, xenophobic, hypocritical asshole but ya know...AT LEAST HE TELLS IT LIKE IT IS...right? Here are 11 reasons why you're apart of the basket of deplorables for supporting/liking Donald Trump: Reason 1.) He mocked a … Continue reading Trump: How In The Hell Has He Gotten This Far?
Street Harassment and Why It Isn’t a Compliment
(I'm referring to cishet men in this blog post [meaning that I'm talking about cisgender heterosexual men that 'go after' women (all women, cis, trans, whatever)] just a heads up.) Ladies, we've all been through it. Walking down the street, minding your own business and all of a sudden you hear "AYYYYY BABY!" Every woman … Continue reading Street Harassment and Why It Isn’t a Compliment
Why the Double Standard?
Alright kiddies, today I'm talking about the double standards that black people and white people are held to by society. Leggo. EXHIBIT A: This is Cory Monteith. He died on July 13, 2013 from a drug overdose. (Disclaimer: I'm not in ANY way saying his death wasn't saddening.) Corey said that his problems with drugs and alcohol … Continue reading Why the Double Standard?
They Hate Us.
Hey guys! I wanted to do something different so this is just some poetry I've been working of as of late. There's strong language and some sexual references (just warning you). Enjoy! They Hate Us. - SB "What's up, nigga?" "Fucking niggers." "OMG, you got lip injections? I love them!" "LOL, big lipped … Continue reading They Hate Us.
The Crisis of a Black Person in the Suburbs
*sigh* I live and have been raised in a predominately white area/neighborhood and go to, and always have gone to a predominately white school (I know, I know, I'm shocked too). Let me just say for a pro black, Afro-wearing, socially aware person living here is HELL. I'm surrounded by middle aged white people who … Continue reading The Crisis of a Black Person in the Suburbs
Why Being Racially ‘Colorblind’ Makes You Racist
Enjoy y'all! *SIGH* "I don't care if you're black, white, purple, or green, I see everyone the same!" "When I see you, I don't see you as black!" "I don't see color!" "If we stopped making everything about race then it'd go away!" Ah colorblindness. No, not this type of colorblindness: This type … Continue reading Why Being Racially ‘Colorblind’ Makes You Racist
