Mariah A-KAll things tangible and wrought with feelingNow numb, distant, surreal In an instant, I held you was your courier on the hunt for giftsJul 13, 2020Jul 13, 2020
Mariah A-KTimeIt’s time to erase — the smell of your skin on my skin The way your brow furrowed at a silly comment The way your hands, rugged and…Mar 23, 2020Mar 23, 2020
Mariah A-KinWhat’s Good?Diaspora Dialogues II: Tanzania : ‘But, You’re Still American, Dada’‘You’re still American, dada.’Nov 28, 20161Nov 28, 20161
Mariah A-KDiaspora Dialogues: Living in Africa as an African-AmericanI’ve had a series of experiences, thoughts, and revelations that have been with me for the past two and a half years. The time I’ve spent…Nov 23, 2016Nov 23, 2016
Mariah A-KinWhat’s Good?‘Culture’ Is Code For Criminalizing Black Youth in Educational SpacesFrom Saint Louis to Chicago, I’ve taught in quite a few ‘urban’ schools. What has been constant in these schools has been an overemphasis…Oct 21, 2016Oct 21, 2016
Mariah A-KinWhat’s Good?Stop Telling Black People To Tough Shit OutAs a people, we know we’re resilient. We are the chosen ones from the horrendous conditions of forced migration and being stripped from our…Oct 13, 20161Oct 13, 20161
Mariah A-KNo, I’m Not Decorating My Classroom Like A Circus.This past year has a been a whirlwind. From being canned at my last school 4 days before the year is to begin, to finding another job with…Aug 21, 2016Aug 21, 2016
Mariah A-KPersistence of IgnoranceIn honor of #tbt, I’ll share a piece that fully articulates one of the most frustrating experiences I encountered while studying abroad as…Jul 21, 2016Jul 21, 2016