For ex- colored people who have lost faith in white- body supremacy
“Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to our likeness. They will rule the fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, the animals, all the earth and the creatures that crawl on the earth.” ~Genesis 1.26 My husband and I have not been living in our new apartment a […]
Read MoreIf I sing, I am a minstrel Can’t dance, won’t smile because I’m “shuckin’ and jivin’” If I don’t, I am an “angry black woman” Can’t cook without Aunt Jemima’s head scarf Can’t eat without watermelon and fried chicken If I tell the truth, I am an Uncle Tom If I don’t, it […]
Read MoreThis is the way that we have always been. It is the likely rationale or unconscious thought for those who live a racialized life or justify the anger, unforgiveness and hatred that support it. Always is synonymous with “for all of time, until the end of time, constantly, and forever.” But for all of time, we have […]
Read MoreToday marks day six at the Chautauqua Institution and I have never wanted a “learning vacation” to be over so quickly. Joy is found in the mere thought of packing and leaving. The racist incidents and remarks continue to mount as we have learned that we will not be talking with the leadership about it […]
Read MoreLike those who say of themselves “I was born to sing” or “I was born to dance,” speaking of an innate desire or ability, I can say of this work that I was born to do it. My reponse to race has remained consistent though only recently have I come to understand why. This fascination began […]
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The Raceless Gospel 