Now that the smoke has settled from the heated Alabama election and we push forward towards the largest tax restructure in our lifetimes, what does Alabama tell us about the future of our nation? Why did black people choose Doug Jones over Roy Moore? This is Part Two of my piece from last week. IfContinueContinue reading “Alabama and Pragmatic Black Voters”
Tag Archives: Black Women
Kenneka, Domestic Abuse, and Forgotten Black Women
I’m just writing this because it has been sitting on my heart. I’ve been reading over the past few days about Kenneka Jenkins and her death (Link at the Bottom). The saddest part about this story is that it is not surprising or new the details to culminated in her death. To avoid posting graphicContinueContinue reading “Kenneka, Domestic Abuse, and Forgotten Black Women”
Kendrick Lamar – ELEMENT
I originally was debating on doing a full album review today or not but I finally got a chance to see Kendrick’s ELEMENT video, the third video from his album DAMN. I watched it and felt it connects with the topics I’ve been touching on this week. Kung Fu Kenny’s back again. This video saidContinueContinue reading “Kendrick Lamar – ELEMENT”
Ubuntu: The Essence of Humanity
One of the most eye-opening moments in my life was when I was sitting in the audience of Marc Lamont Hill speaking on Martin Luther King Day. I initially didn’t know what to expect but he eventually let me stunned as he ended the speech about activism and the concept of Ubuntu. Ubuntu has becomeContinueContinue reading “Ubuntu: The Essence of Humanity”
Women in Politics
While I have been studying politics for nearly four years at this point, I am still a relative neophyte to the national players and inner-workings of Washington. Recently, I was asked, how do I feel about women in Politics? In short, I love women in Politics. The most obvious question in connection with women inContinueContinue reading “Women in Politics”
Struggling with Race, Religion, & Justice
Following the full acquittal of countless officers killing unarmed, innocent, or mentally ill Black people nationwide visibly for the last few years, I tend to go through emotional phases. Sometimes I am angry, dejected, depressed, contemplative, confused, frustrated, and even moved to action. However, since I’ve been getting deeper into my Bible, I’ve struggled withContinueContinue reading “Struggling with Race, Religion, & Justice”
A Moment’s Reprise
I had planned to write about SZA’s CTRL album as I’ve been listening to at, reading the lyrics, and finding interviews all week. However, I find myself with a heavy heart today. The murder of Philando Castile by Officer Jeronimo Yanez reached complete acquittal of all charges today. I’m sick. I promise I will finishContinueContinue reading “A Moment’s Reprise”
Reader’s Choice: Male view on Women’s Hair
Today’s post goes out to the lovely Mikeala R., a co-worker from my summer job and an all around amazing poet. She’s asked me about men’s opinions on women’s hair. Hair on their head, brought or grown, body, etc., So, I decided to tackle this question for the culture. Let’s get into it! Disclaimer: ThisContinueContinue reading “Reader’s Choice: Male view on Women’s Hair”
Beyonce and the Beauty of Pregnancy (Letter to Moms)
While it has not been confirmed, the internet is abuzz with the possibility of Beyoncé giving birth to her second and third child. Continuing with Women’s Week here at Everything’s Magnificent, why not highlight the Queen Bey? While I am not a card-carrying member of the Hiveâ„¢, I do respect greatly what she symbolizes forContinueContinue reading “Beyonce and the Beauty of Pregnancy (Letter to Moms)”
Allyship, Feminism, Intersectionality and Me
My goal for this week is to dedicate this week to women and various topics along the spectrum. I touched on something from the Bible regarding womanhood, I spoke on the Wonder Woman movie and today I wanted to talk about allyship, feminism, and intersectionality. I’ve been thinking for the past few months aboutContinueContinue reading “Allyship, Feminism, Intersectionality and Me”
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