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Hope Is Painful

…But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? 25 But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.  That scripture convicts me to think bigger and increase my willingness to believe in what I haven’t seen. But can we just take aContinue reading “Hope Is Painful”

This Is Us, But Mainly Kate

This Is Us is the best show I’ve ever seen. I know that sounds extra, but I’m pretty sure I’m telling the truth. The show follows the lives of three adult siblings with complicated lives.  I have a DEEP appreciation for amazing portrayal the Black character, Randall. His backstory, his current story, his family #Swoon.Continue reading “This Is Us, But Mainly Kate”

Could You Be Any Blacker?

So before you ask, no this is not a sequel to You’re Already Black Enough. Thank Goodness! This is about being comfortable enough in my Blackness that I wear it, literally.  So I posted this picture and one of my dearest friends texted me with a screenshot of my IG post and jokingly asked “Could youContinue reading “Could You Be Any Blacker?”

You’re Already Black Enough 

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 “

I Know You Probably Believe That

OhCAE, y’all. I’m just gonna sum this one up before I really get into it. Sometimes you just have to let people live in their reality.  I know it’s annoying when people hold certain beliefs, but you have to know those thoughts come from somewhere. And sometimes you just have to be content with livingContinue reading “I Know You Probably Believe That”

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”

Y’all not for real about this election

In fifth grade, we had a mock governor election. The current governor, John Engler, was running against Attorney Jeffrey Fieger. In our class, John Engler won.  Quick background story for non Michigan followers: Once upon a time, John Engler ran Michigan into the ground and everybody knew it. The end.  So why did he winContinue reading “Y’all not for real about this election”