2018 was a seemingly rough year for everyone. With America in a political and economic freefall, and the ramifications of both causing domino effects in unprecedented ways,… Read more “Top 10 Favorite Black Girl Moments of 2018”
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Oliver
Oliver is the only man’ I’ve ever loved. He’s been with me through good times and bad. We met when I was 16. He was a bit… Read more “Oliver”
We’re Here, We’re Queer, We’re Still Kinda Unsure of What That Means, Exactly
Kehlani announced that she was pregnant last week and the world is a brighter place because of it. 2019 is really about to see the most magical,… Read more “We’re Here, We’re Queer, We’re Still Kinda Unsure of What That Means, Exactly”
Six Weeks and Two Years
Today I completed my sixth week of my new job in Oakland. This month also marks two years that I’ve lived in California. It’s really no surprise… Read more “Six Weeks and Two Years”
The Blackness of Beychella
“Thank you for allowing me to be the first Black woman to headline Coachella.” “Ain’t that ’bout a bitch.”
The Company We Keep
Birds of a feather flock together. From a young age, parents and mentors tell us to be mindful of the company we keep, that we should be… Read more “The Company We Keep”
Index, Left
I’m typing this with my left hand; my right is out of commission. The story is a long one, a lengthy tale full of adventure, sorrow, and… Read more “Index, Left”
What Next?
Hello! Happy Halloween! I’ve been thinking about death and dying a lot lately. So, naturally, Halloweentime is the perfect time to write and publish this post.
Twenty-Five
Today is my birthday! As of today, I am a quarter of a century old. A lot of stuff has happened in the past 25 years, and… Read more “Twenty-Five”
Everything and Nothing
Having depression is not feeling sad all the time.