Yes, those comparisons are loaded, and even more so in cultures where curves are celebrated.

Thank you for sharing this! As a person who graduated in 2008 without a job, and the employers I was interested in preferred the free labor available at the time, the past 10 years have been quite a detour. However, an aptitude test confirmed that my strengths overlap with certain interests, so it’s time to make a…

It seems like far too many people think that African American culture is limited to whatever is trending in pop culture at the time. One of the biggest contributions of the African diaspora are the varied musical genres  created.

Exactly!  Life in general for black people in the US has us deal with many authority figures who treat us as less than. The school to prison pipeline provides many 2520 cops, teachers, prison guards, etc. with jobs.

Thanks for sharing! So much of relationship advice for women is geared toward the clingy type of woman, but us bolters need help as well.

In addition to being another example of the media de-feminizing black women again, it seemed odd to me that no cis black women on OITNB wore obvious makeup except for Sophia, unlike women in other groups.

For many people, sex partners are not fungible.

Roy Moore’s horse has a twitter account and it’s hilarious.

It’s tolerable. I am an introvert allergic to alcohol. Is being single as well such a surprise?

Baltimore has the phrase “Greatest city in America” on bus benches. I swear, this place is a semi-failed state.

At the very least, comedians should STOP acting like punching down is subversive and rebellious. It actually is the opposite and supports the status quo. They should own up to it instead of pretending that they’re brave for making fun of everyone.

It’s extra sick that he asked the other kids to join in.

I am a HUGE fan of your work, which started when someone shared an essay “What shall we say to these things?” May 2018 be better than our wildest dreams!

I’d like to think that if women were in charge, we’d have more family-friendly policies in place.

It’s easier to follow those who are transparent and demonstrate servant-leadership. It’s also easier to follow those who show accountability.

Right, but considering so many black women have to do so much without a man’s support, perhaps some black women want an increase in patriarchy if that means a division of labor instead of having to do it all.

“ Hello, my name is [ name & title], and I do ____. [Short story showing how smart and accomplished I am. What do you, the speaker think about that?]”

Not everyone has consistent health insurance.

So much has changed! I remember that back in 2000, U Street had a black feminist bookstore.

And to connect this with Rose Armitage, this person’s username is about being cute (kawaii) despite the mental gymnastics around racism that is so common with some people.