Two years ago, I went on a prilgramage through Israel. I walked on land I’ve read about all my life. I stood in places that I had only imagined. I was baptized in the Jordan, took a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee while listening to “How Great Is Our God” and I swamContinue reading “You’re Already Black Enough “
Category Archives: Life
Black Christian Millennial Survival Kit: 2017 Edition
I’m a Black Christian Woman. I’m a Christian Millennial. I’m a Black Millennial. I’m Black. I’m a Christian. I’m a Millennial. And all that matters all the time. But it feels like they matter even more with the inauguration of Billionaire Donald Trump being just hours away. I kinda went into detail in DearContinue reading “Black Christian Millennial Survival Kit: 2017 Edition”
Dear White Jesus…
Last night, we watched President Barack Obama give his heart-wrenching farewell address in Chicago. Along with many of my Facebook friends, I found myself reminiscing on my college days. The first time I voted for president, I voted for a Black man. Even then I was aware of how big of a deal that was.Continue reading “Dear White Jesus…”
Because I Got Tired of Waiting for My New Body
“Ooooo!!! She must have a new man! What’s his name, girl?” Not his, her name is Claricha. And I officially reject the notion that I have to wait until my body gets down to a certain weight or size before I can love it. I denounce the idea that because I’m fat I’m definitely unhealthy.Continue reading “Because I Got Tired of Waiting for My New Body”
Black Girl Magic
She rocks her hair Short and curly Or long and straight Really… she can do it all. With her ample lips That complement her wide hips She overcomes every obstacle To create, shape and fill her destiny. She is aware of her call. To birth all of humanity To her family she brings sanity She’sContinue reading “Black Girl Magic”
Gentrification: A Beautiful Monster
I saw that on Facebook. Gentrification: A Beautiful Monster My favorite reference site, Wikipedia, says that “Gentrification is a trend in urban neighborhoods, which results in increased property values and the displacing of lower-income families and small businesses.” Simply stated: gentrification is when they, the powers that be, have ruined cities that used to beContinue reading “Gentrification: A Beautiful Monster”
One Day…
Look at the chest Make sure it’s still moving. Up and down it goes Sometimes the breathing is fast Sometimes it slows You watch with hope, But in the back of your mind is the nagging of the inevitable. One day… It’s gonna stop. This life that once brought you joy Will soon cease toContinue reading “One Day…”
Believe Just Because You Can
I have learned something recently that it so simple that it’s hard to comprehend. If you want to believe in something, just believe. Did you get that? If you want to think something is true then just think it. And when you are convinced that it’s true, you’ll start to act as if you believeContinue reading “Believe Just Because You Can”
Melanin = Dangerous
Once I was in the pool at my apartment complex with my friends. There was a group of guys across from us standing around talking. We weren’t paying attention until one of them said “Swear to God, you never tried coke before?” The others also seemed shocked that the guy they were talking to hadContinue reading “Melanin = Dangerous”
Dear All Lives Matter
Dear All Lives Matter, The schools of Detroit Public Schools (DPS) are being stripped. The teachers are being forced out and being made to look like the villains. Before you know it, DPS won’t exist. Children are being forced to go to schools that don’t have heat, updated books, or enough certified teachers to teach. EveryoneContinue reading “Dear All Lives Matter”
Claricha Explains It All 