PinnedThe WitnessThe Best Big-Brother I’ve Ever Had: A Revised Letter to My Mother About Living and Loving Alongside…This was written the morning after discovering that my brother’s house had been raided about an hour after I left and said good-bye in…May 12, 20222May 12, 20222
The WitnessIf You Ain’t “European-American” then I ain’t “African-American”The Witness: This article examines the integral role of Blackness in this nation’s history, and, resultantly, why it may be “White-Washing”…Jul 6, 20228Jul 6, 20228
The WitnessThat Rhythm I Constantly Hear: How Black Art & Literature Represents Our CultureFrom what originates Black artistic/literary culture? Despite the fact it isn’t “owned”, there is a valid context for its belonging.Jun 12, 20221Jun 12, 20221
The WitnessHow Liberals and Conservatives Both Need Racism (And Are Both Racist)Due to the politicization of these two ideologies, and the tension that must be maintained between them in order for them to flourish…Jun 11, 2022Jun 11, 2022
The WitnessA Further Response to My Cynicism of White LiberalsThis is a highlight of a comment and response from my original article that I believe clearly captures the nature of our disconnect.Jun 3, 20222Jun 3, 20222
The WitnessWhite Feminism Almost Turned Me Against My Own Black MotherIt is no surprise by now that white feminism still relies upon white supremacy in order to empower itself, thus harming Black women. Here’s…Jun 3, 20229Jun 3, 20229
The WitnessWhite People: If My Words Make You Uncomfortable, Embrace It!White People: Your racial discomfort and fragility may feel bad, but it actually reveals a very opportune moment.May 21, 20223May 21, 20223
The WitnessBlack Art Makes White People Feel HumanWhen it comes to our art, everyone wants to be black!May 20, 20221May 20, 20221
The WitnessIf Racism is a “Mental Illness”, let’s talk about Black Victims Instead of White PerpetratorsOnce again, in White America’s attempts to diminish its racial accountability, it keeps black voices in the dark.May 18, 2022May 18, 2022
The WitnessWhite Mirrors, Black ReflectionA short story that serves as a metaphor along with a recount of experiences of growing up black amongst whiteness.May 15, 20222May 15, 20222