More and more of my friends and associates are refraining from celebrating “Independence Day”. Of course, there were the “woker than thou” posts condemning anyone for popping fireworks or grilling on this day.
With all this being said, I was introduced to Rayana Jay’s “Way Back”. When I heard her mixed in with my Ari Lennox station, I was wowed.
In this episode of The Dope Black Chick, Isis talks about the lack of value many women have for themselves.
1. Tell us about your journey into writing and how you use your work to propel women forward: Gracia Collins Rich: Writing has always been a part of me. It has been my method of communicating my feelings ever since childhood. I was a very shy child and writing was my way of expression. I …
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The hardest thing that I’ve ever had to do is admit that I don’t know what the fuck I’m doing. I am 31 years young and I’ve already lived many lives. But I am still not who I am yet to become.
In this episode, Isis discusses the mental dexterity of Black Americans and how this “coping mechanism” is weakening. We discuss reactions to Netflix’s “When They See Us” and how they vary across the Diaspora. Isis shares her Black PTSD story and how it relates to the story of the Central Park 5. We also discuss …
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