Desi CaldwellinWRIT340_Summer2020“My Virus, My Choice!”The covid 19 pandemic has been a blessing for many people. It has given individuals a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life…Aug 8, 2020Aug 8, 2020
Desi CaldwellinWRIT340_Summer2020More than MatterSince the founding of this country, black people have been on the receiving end of mistreatment. When the first slave was taken from the…Jul 31, 2020Jul 31, 2020
Desi CaldwellBeing Tough is OverratedMusic speaks to me like people can’t. Yes, I do know that it is a human singing to me on the other side of my headphones, but a melody…Jul 27, 2020Jul 27, 2020
Desi Caldwell“Three Myths about Racism”This is a difficult time for black people. Systematic oppression has done a number on us to the point where we feel we do not have power…Jul 26, 2020Jul 26, 2020
Desi CaldwellModer Day MammiesThe Mammy is a racial caricature was created to paint an image for the blac women during slavery. The character was created to appeal to…Jul 23, 20201Jul 23, 20201
Desi CaldwellinWRIT340_Summer2020Love LanguageWhen I was about 8 years old, my mom, dad, sister and I traveled from Texas to California to attend a family reunion. We hadn’t seen our…Jul 18, 20201Jul 18, 20201
Desi CaldwellinWRIT340_Summer2020Counting CaloriesMy tummy is bloated. The hard abs that used to live on its surface have disappeared and been replaced by smooshy flesh that jiggles when I…Jul 17, 20201Jul 17, 20201
Desi CaldwellThe Natural SelfI have discovered that my spines are particularly long and edged with a razor sharp tip. I find opening up to be an extremely difficult…Jul 15, 20201Jul 15, 20201