For ex- colored people who have lost faith in white- body supremacy
“One must be careful not to take refuge in any delusions– and the value placed on the color of the skin is always and everywhere and forever a delusion.” ~ James Baldwin, The Fire Next Time Race is an illusion, a false belief that has placed us in a constant state of deception. We are […]
Read MoreRecently, my husband and I wanted to break from our normal routine and add another restaurant to those we would frequent in the District. Named for Zora Neale Hurston’s hometown, Eatonville was established in 2009 and is near Busboys and Poets on 14th and U Streets. The restaurants are strategically placed near each other as 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 MoreLast weekend, I read Kathryn Stockett’s book The Help. Intrigued by the title and wanting to hear their side of the story, my interest only increased when I turned to the back cover to discover that the author was a European American woman. I thought, This is going to be good. But, while reading her […]
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 […]
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The Raceless Gospel 