PinnedBlack Girl As IsScuttle. — Black Girl: As IsI rose early and anxious. I was reading my work at a Salon Series and though I knew it would be a casual, nurturing environment, I had the…Jun 5, 2020Jun 5, 2020
Black Girl As IsAbolish the Babysitter’s Club — Black Girl: As IsAs much as I love that you’re using your voice to resist, I’m going to need you to focus and use your listening ears.Jun 5, 2020Jun 5, 2020
Black Girl As IsBlack Box Theatre — Black Girl: As IsToday is #blackouttuesday. I would tell you the origin and intention behind it, but I’d rather you get into the habit of using your good…Jun 2, 2020Jun 2, 2020
Black Girl As IsTo All The White Folks I’ve Loved BeforeThis is not a think piece. I’ve been unable to think clearly for days. My therapist would tell me to ask myself “What is it that you…May 31, 20209May 31, 20209
Black Girl As IsDumbstruck.I told myself that I would never date a man again. I knew that I was Queer and I knew that I preferred the company and the bodies of women…May 27, 2019May 27, 2019
Black Girl As IsWeary and Woeful.I’ve always loved Weeping Willows. They are an elegant blend of weary and woeful. They sag under the weight of their beauty, yet remain…Sep 28, 2018Sep 28, 2018
Black Girl As IsX ________.I’m Black in America. I’m a Black woman in America. I’m a Queer, Black woman in America. I’m a fat, Black, Queer woman in America.Sep 27, 2018Sep 27, 2018
Black Girl As IsCall it by it’s name.Yesterday, I closed my eyes. I tried to take a deep breath. I hoped it would course through me like a cold current. I hoped it would scrub…Jun 15, 2018Jun 15, 2018
Black Girl As IsAn attempt at the Extraordinary“You can’t get away from yourself by moving from one place to another. ”Jun 13, 2018Jun 13, 2018