A few years back, in a post addressing interracial dating, Jill Scott caused some debate as she expressed her disapproval with this specific kind of dating. In explaining her views she referred to the “African story in America”, discussing what she believed to be the historical implications behind interracial relationships. She believed the struggle that […]
For most people in the black community it seems to come as an insult if they are labeled as “talking white.” As African Americans, acting or talking white seems to be a derogatory term, in that it makes the individual feel as if he/she is trying to meet the expectations of the white culture, causing […]
Every year, around a week before Father’s Day, I find myself standing in the same position, plagued with the same task of finding a Father’s Day card that realistically fits a father who hasn’t had much of an impact in my life. He’s been around, so I would feel too guilty not acknowledging him for […]
