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You know “your jam†instantly. All it takes is the base intro, and no matter where you are, your feet…
When I read See Jane Write magazine’s call to “#BlogLikeCrazy†(that is, to post something every day for the entire…
Is entertainment always glorification? I ponder this question almost every Thursday night as social media lights up with #gladiator hashtags…
I left the gym three-and-a-half hours after arriving there the other day. I’m not obsessed, I promise. One hour of…
My first thought after reading Gina Messina-Dysert’s  post, “Feminism vs. Humanism: Continuing to claim a feminist identityâ€Â was, “Guess she missed that…
Coming this Monday, September 23rd, I join National Catholic Reporter as a regular online columnist. My column is called, “At…
I’m taking a class titled “History of U.S. Feminisms,” and I’m taking in an abundance of new information. I declare…
A few things I learned at my cousin’s recent baby shower: 1. How to spell “pacifier.” I didn’t realize I…
“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love…
Today is September 1, 2013, so it’s official: it’s been one year since a man asked for my number. To…
Update 8/29/2013: A slightly longer version has since been cross-posted here on HuffPost Black Voices. Update 8/29/2013: The “Black Lives…
In a few short months, I’ll have to make a very important decision. I’ll have to write a personal statement…
“How Promiscuity Is a Form of Self-Mutilation,†the headline read. Since I’m returning to writing a memoir largely about sexuality,…
After the Zimmerman verdict, my pastor sent a letter to the congregation expressing his hurt and anger. Near the…
Many years ago, my father said that by the time I have children, they’ll be white kids dipped in chocolate….
Several weeks ago, I came across a Living Social deal for decorativewords.com and decided I wanted to decorate the walls…
Between traveling for work, fundraising for and attending VONA, and moving into a new place, June and July were and…
UPDATE 7/7/2013: People who are better photographers than I am took tons of photos of everyone. Click here to see…
A few quick observations/insights from my first night at VONA: 1. My workshop leader is intense and fierce. Imagine an…
I’ve been silent on this issue mainly because I’ve been too busy raising money to update this blog with responses…
Much has already been discussed about single African Americans’ dating desires based on findings from a poll released earlier this month that showed how black people feel…
***Update 6/11/2013: If writers of color need a space to gather, their books need a place to be sold, and…
I recently received some proof my normal-person job is important. I try to keep my normal-person job (as opposed to…
Dr. Ruth Simmons, former president of Brown University, delivered my commencement speech. Honestly, I don’t remember a thing she said….
Am I a “Southerner?” Yesterday’s Talk of the Nation made me want to say, “Yes!†I was in the car…
