Jan 21Hypocrisy and Homophobia: The Toxic Relationship between the LGBTQIA Community and the Black ChurchHypocrisy and Homophobia: The Toxic Relationship between the LGBTQIA Community and the Black Church The hypocrisy and homophobia in the black church are baffling to me. These are dirty little secrets that are often overlooked by worshipers. Members of the LGBTQIA community are used as pawns within the church. We…4 min read
Aug 22, 202124 Hours of Joy and Pain: From My Son’s Wedding to Watching My Aunt Take Her Last BreathWithin mere hours, my emotions swung from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows. It was April, and I looked forward to my son marrying the woman I loved for him. My mother, my sister and I could barely contain our excitement for the wedding ceremony. That is…Mwc Death7 min read
Nov 12, 2020My Daughter-In Law is the Daughter I Never HadKatie Dianne Spurlock’s reputation preceded her. While in high school, my son Kyle occasionally spoke of a young lady that all the boys liked. He smiled dreamily whenever he talked about her. They had the commonality of both African American and Italian heritage. As he described her, I thought of…Lesbian5 min read
Jul 19, 2020Gay Pride During the Pandemic: My Unexpected Digital Media CelebrationThis year marked the best celebration of Gay Pride I’ve experienced in 40 years of being an out lesbian. The month of June kicks off Gay Pride celebrations and parades across the country. …5 min read
Apr 10, 2020CORONAVIRUS: The Psychological, Physical and Spiritual Impact on My LifeI. AM. TERRIFIED. The novel Coronavirus has forever impacted our lives as we know them. For many of us, the impact will linger long after a cure is found. Yet, for those of us with an existing autoimmune condition, the need to take every precaution to guard against this disease…Coronavirus4 min read
Mar 8, 202050IN50: LETTERS TO OUR SONSMy Dearest Son, My womb ached for you. In a world that diminished my existence, you were a seed that was never expected to grow. But you grew… like the thick trees our ancestors were hung from. I made a promise to God. If I could have just this one…Black Mother2 min read
Dec 1, 2019The Loves I’ve Lost to AIDSEvery December 1st, I experience a sadness that makes me realize just how precious life is. As World AIDS Day approaches, I struggle as I recall the number of friends whose lives have been robbed by AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency). It is easier to remember their smiling faces than the…HIV4 min read
Nov 2, 2019How One Night in a Lap Dance Club Led to My Fascination with StrippersI took my time applying my makeup that night. I settled on an accordion dress that swirled around my thighs with each step. My calves glistened with Vaseline as I buckled my strappy sandals. I looked at my watch and set out for the address Sean gave me. Sean was…Fiction6 min read
Sep 21, 2019The Journey of Love: Becoming the OneI often find myself daydreaming about the smallest things. Like … the tenderness in her voice when she calls to ask if I’ve eaten … the excitement and curiosity that warm my heart when she says she has a surprise for me. But then … reality sets in. I realize…Poetry4 min read
Aug 19, 2019BUT GOD: Part 2: Surrendering to His WillAs the Benadryl dripped into my veins, euphoria set in. My pupils widened as warmth flowed through my body. I felt as though I was suspended in air … in time … as my neurologist’s words played over and over in my head: “I spoke with a retired specialist at…Health5 min read
