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  • ‘Lovecraft Country’ Is The Black Science-Fiction Series We Needed

    ‘Lovecraft Country’ Is The Black Science-Fiction Series We Needed

    I have been completely obsessed with the new HBO Sci-Fi series Lovecraft Country and I couldn’t keep the adrenaline to myself. If the name doesn’t entice you, then the opening scene will immediately grab you. Lovecraft Country was originally a book published in 2016 labeled as a dark fantasy horror novel by Matt Ruff, exploring…

  • The Lessons In My Locs

    The Lessons In My Locs

    I believe that your hair is your glory, your crown and a significant aspect of your identity. It is a source of attention and we are constantly grooming it. Whether it’s shaved all off, covered or locd, it has meaning. Iv’e been natural since I was 14, I am now 22. Despite the various styles…

  • Black Is Ancient And Infinite

    Black Is Ancient And Infinite

    As I bear witness to the connection that Black people subconsciously have with one another through our ancestry, it proves that we are so much more than we have had the opportunity to imagine. For perspective, ancient Egypt was ancient to the ancient Romans during their reign. Read that again. If you want to go…

  • The Gentrification Of Historic Atlanta: What Happens Next?

    The Gentrification Of Historic Atlanta: What Happens Next?

    Yesterday I took a walk down Auburn Avenue, one of the most historic areas in Atlanta, home of great Black innovation and opportunity. Three minutes away from the heart of the neighborhood, I began to see unfamiliar demographics and condominiums that simply looked out of place. The reminder of how historically beautiful Atlanta is lies…

  • Mental Health Subliminal’s In Our Favorite Hood Films

    For many of us, stories that portray the experiences of impoverished black communities are absolutely vital for the culture. When it comes to these films, some of us watch for entertainment, while others watch for representation. Films like ‘Menace To Society’ can almost seem like fantasy to the average viewer, but these are real stories.…

  • Grandma’s Light

    Dedicated to my beautiful angelic grandmother, Elizabeth Merriweather-Ward. September 2, 1935- July 25, 2018 I do not ask for cloudless skies, A life that’s free from tears and sighs. Just give me grandmas cheek to kiss, And anxious moments will turn to bliss Oh Lord, I do not ask for much, To be blessed with…

  • Gather At The River

    Let’s gather at the river that we made with the tears of our birthing pains. Let’s make friends with the reflection we see in the river. I got you now. You have to deal with this. Let’s walk down to the deepest end of the river. The part that carries the interior of your being.…

  • Classical Music Is Black Music

    (seen in the image is Opera singer Jessye Norman) Ludwig van Beethoven was black, and that’s how we’re gonna start this off. Of course we all have African descent, but in the document below you’ll see Beethoven being described as a “Blackamoor”, in short term moor, literally meaning the color black. Documents will try to…

  • Too Proud To Code Switch

    Ask any Black person you know that works in a corporate setting if they can comfortably be themselves in the workplace. Usually, our hair is policed, our tone (of voice), hand gestures, facial expressions, our style and the language that we use. Subconsciously, we will alter our entire accent for the comfort of a white…

  • If Beale Street Could Talk, A James Baldwin Novel

        I’m sure you all are probably familiar with the film written & directed by Berry Jenkins released December 2018, however this story existed long before the Academy Awards got a hold to it. If Beale Street Could Talk is a 1974 novel by American writer James Baldwin. His fifth novel (and 13th book overall), it…