Yes, I like her articles, too! Sobering but necessary.

White people are far more likely to own homes, including poor people b/c of inheriting a home. So a poor white person can often have more wealth than a middle class black person.

Right, it’s hard! I joined a group of black property investors, but we didn’t all know each other well, and one person in the group stole from us and another scammed us. No more trust w/o serious vetting.

A universe of stars for you!

Yes, it was the best thing about living there, decades after the need for MH care arose. Now in a new environment, the difference is clear, with culturally off suggestions (stop suggesting square dancing, pls) and a surprising misinterpretation of symptoms (of course I usually don’t cry during sessions, it’s during…

I had both when living in St. Louis!

America is about standard of living, not quality of life. In short, money > people.

You are an inspiration with the amazing writing on your blog. May 2018 be your best year yet!

Nope, I went to a church service in DC whose members and pastors are black and LGBT.

On top of everything TRMJ3.0 said, the idea that we’re strong and don’t need help is so ingrained that people expect black women to continue to help them without reciprocity, even when pregnant. Also, given the high murder rates of black women when pregnant or with small children, I have a hunch that relationship…

Right, the families were united because you didn’t have to put black adults in jail in order to get free labor from them. These days, you have to separate them from their families to do so. 

All while denying the power of those tears. The tears have led to other people’s unjust murders.

White men have tons of power, too much of which is misused for sure. The amazing thing WW have been able to do is work to remain beneficiaries of that power while also claiming to fight oppression. Far too many people don’t call them out on it, especially some men of color.

Please provide receipts.

Increased exposure due to an ambiguous appearance? Sure. But there could sometimes be decreased exposure as well. Regardless, just like studies focusing on outcomes show the existence of racism, the same applies to colorism.

As someone in the same boat, I enjoy the bralette trend. I usually go without, but it’s nice to have cute options.

I am usually one neutral color for work on eyes, and same w/ lips b/c of allergies (frequent tissue use).

Right, and some jobs say “native speakers only.”

For the most part, yeah, but “n” changes to “m” depending on what sound follows it.

While attending a women’s college, my appreciation for dapper wear grew. It’s great to see!