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 […] This entry was posted in Black People Boston Community Dorchester Local Politics Power - Politics & Race Rants on October 1, 2013 by Candelaria Silva
4 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, […] This entry was posted in Black People Boston Musings about life Parenting Power - Politics & Race on July 29, 2013 by Candelaria Silva
The Importance of ContextContext Until finding that first book by Langston Hughes with his photo on the jacket, I hadn’t realized […] This entry was posted in Black People Boston Power - Politics & Race on May 6, 2013 by Candelaria Silva
4 Candelaria’s IndicatorsRecently, I’ve seen presentations by three different organizations – one non-profit, one corporate, and one government – which featured […] This entry was posted in Black People Boston Community Power - Politics & Race Rants on January 31, 2013 by Candelaria Silva
1 Black Economy, White Privilege – Ford Hall ForumI am moderating this panel for the Ford Hall Forum.Black Economy, White Privilege Sponsored by the Greater New […] This entry was posted in Black People Money and thrift on September 27, 2012 by Candelaria Silva
8 Alone…so many womenGorgeous 28 year-old, college-graduate (BS & MBA), African-American, communications & marketing professional. In the market to purchase her […] This entry was posted in Black People Friendship Love & relationships on March 17, 2012 by Candelaria Silva
12 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 […] This entry was posted in Black People Love & relationships on April 22, 2010 by Candelaria Silva
1 Source of Strength, Source of PainI admit it. I’ve often avoided facing history. Especially history from the period of African-captivity known as American Slavery. […] This entry was posted in Black People Boston on January 28, 2010 by Candelaria Silva
1 Bay State Banner resumes publicationOn July 7, I blogged about the Bay State Banner suspending publication after 44 years. I sm happy to […] This entry was posted in Black People Boston Community With Gratitude & Thanks on August 6, 2009 by Candelaria Silva
15 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 […] This entry was posted in Black People Boston With Gratitude & Thanks on July 7, 2009 by Candelaria Silva
9 You Can’t Take Black Away from MeI wrote the following post in 2007 but decided to post it after reading a post on This […] This entry was posted in Black People Rants on June 18, 2009 by Candelaria Silva
3 Follow-up to Boston’s Black on Black CrimeI wrote this sentence: Our Black newspaper could be owned, upon its owner’s death, by his white wife […] This entry was posted in Black People on April 22, 2009 by Candelaria Silva
21 Boston’s Black on Black CrimeThis blog post is not about the usual suspects discussed when the phrase “Black on Black Crime” is […] This entry was posted in Black People Boston Community Rants and tagged Black-owned Businesses on March 5, 2009 by Candelaria Silva
3 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 […] This entry was posted in Black People Celebration Encouragement Power - Politics & Race on August 26, 2008 by Candelaria Silva
21 Snap, Crackle, PopMy sisters: why are we angry? What makes us so angry that we are nearly always a step […] This entry was posted in Black People Rants Writing - ideas & samples on July 31, 2008 by Candelaria Silva
In Despair over DisparitiesI don’t think I’m in denial but I definitely feel some despair, frustration and annoyance at the reports […] This entry was posted in Black People Rants on July 23, 2008 by Candelaria Silva