I read somewhere that our melanin gives us about an SPF15 naturally?? So because I live way up north and outside is not a place I enjoy languishing, I never wear sunscreen. On the rare occasion I decide to decidedly spend time in the sun (like when we went to Disney World...), sunscreen me up!

Hotepian mythisms.

I’m not going to lie, I’m geeking pretty hard over this. I got special glasses and all/

I saw it. I was whelmed. I looked right at it, but it didn’t hurt my eyes. Well, a little.

“Just because you’re black doesn’t mean you can’t get burned.”

Ionknow about brown liquor. I had plenty this weekend, so I think I’ve made my quota. *chugs Gatorade* Still, it’ll make being at work this afternoon suck a bit less.

I honestly thought Paul Mooney would go before him. He was a shitty Father, but a good orator of Black plight. He will be missed.

I’m not saying you can. But if they have had a good relationship up until now and she is allowing others to influence her world view when the world changes it view she might change as well and a bridge to communication might be allowed to form

Honestly though, it may have been in their best interests. The mother was at least conscious enough to realize that she couldn’t raise black children the way a black person would.

Her skin is white. Period. Heritage is only determined through conversation. Upon first visual inspection, though, she is a white woman. Therefore, her thoughts, experiences etc have been through the perspective and privilege of being a white woman.  

To be completely honest. I think his mother is a common example of older white women who have biracial children. Sleeping with Black men was something she “experimented” with back in the day. That resulted in two children...but ultimately, who she slept with didn’t change who she is and has always been...another white…

D a m n Panamayne. This may be the realest, rawest piece I’ve ever seen from you. I hate it had to come down to that. I mean, riding around with the MAGA shirt on WITH my Black a$$ in the car would have been my breaking point, so NO ONE can say you didn’t fight the good fight.

how do i get out of the grays

I am so sorry you had to do this. I have lost 30+ year friendships because of Trump but not family.. I can’t imagine it. From what you’ve described I think the main reason it is hard to see your side is that unlike alot of white people who have black children. She did not “raise” you in the traditional sense and…

Oh my Lord, Panama, I had no idea you were going through this. I have tears in my eyes right now. I would say that I cannot imagine, but I can. I have not spoken to my parents in years. I drew a very reasonable line and demanded respect and they refused. I will not back down and I will not regret it. I support you…

I find McMullin’s political career depressing - not because of anything he’s done, but because his miniscule following shows how tiny the audience is for non-crazy conservatism.

PJ I can’t imagine how hurtful it is being the son of a mother who denies the reality of their children’s lives. Know in your heart and soul you did/will do whatever’s necessary for your children and your own well being. You cannot change people only the way you choose to react to them. No matter who those people…

It really is hard to read.