Do as I say, not as I do – Voting ...
Like countless other people, so-called adults, Reverend Eugene Rivers tells people to do things he doesn’t do. He […]
Black People
Brown Boy Down (for Travon)
He’s a boy doing boy things but because he’s brown his actions (walking, standing, breathing) brings a frown, […]
The Importance of Context
Context Until finding that first book by Langston Hughes with his photo on the jacket, I hadn’t realized […]
Candelaria’s Indicators
Recently, I’ve seen presentations by three different organizations – one non-profit, one corporate, and one government – which featured […]
Black Economy, White Privilege – Ford Hall Forum
I am moderating this panel for the Ford Hall Forum.Black Economy, White Privilege Sponsored by the Greater New […]
Alone…so many women
Gorgeous 28 year-old, college-graduate (BS & MBA), African-American, communications & marketing professional. In the market to purchase her […]
Don’t Bring Home a White Boy and other Notions that ...
I’ve recently had conversations with four of my friends about the lack of dates, mates or love in […]
Source of Strength, Source of Pain
I admit it. I’ve often avoided facing history. Especially history from the period of African-captivity known as American Slavery. […]
Bay State Banner resumes publication
On July 7, I blogged about the Bay State Banner suspending publication after 44 years. I sm happy to […]
Bay State Banner suspends publication – A tremendous loss!
It was with great sorrow that I read that the Bay State Banner has suspended publication. In an […]
You Can’t Take Black Away from Me
I wrote the following post in 2007 but decided to post it after reading a post on This […]
Follow-up to Boston’s Black on Black Crime
I wrote this sentence: Our Black newspaper could be owned, upon its owner’s death, by his white wife […]
21 Boston’s Black on Black Crime
This blog post is not about the usual suspects discussed when the phrase “Black on Black Crime” is […]
Michelle, A Bell Ringing Out for all the World to ...
There are moments in time when a leap forward is made. The candidacy of Barack Obama is one […]
Snap, Crackle, Pop
My sisters: why are we angry? What makes us so angry that we are nearly always a step […]
In Despair over Disparities
I don’t think I’m in denial but I definitely feel some despair, frustration and annoyance at the reports […]