Archive for the ‘Black Women’ Category
10 Young, Gifted and Black NYC Educators to Look Out For
June 25, 2014 · 0 Comments
I was on the interwebs today and saw a friend posted a link to a list of NYC educators of […]
Is this the end of teachers unions?
June 20, 2014 · 0 Comments
Recently, California Superior Court issued a ruling that gutted teacher tenure laws in the state. I was surprised /disturbed at […]
I had the honor of being featured on the Neighborhoods and Nations blog this week. The post is an interview […]
The Importance of Hashtag Activism
February 1, 2014 · 0 Comments
At the close of January I was honored to write an Op-Ed piece for the Detroit News. During my time […]
R.I.P to Our Griot Amiri Baraka
January 14, 2014 · 0 Comments
I was honored to be invited to share a reflection on the passing of Amiri Baraka. His work and the […]
The Meaning of Mandela
December 15, 2013 · 0 Comments
The passing of Nelson Mandela has stirred emotion around the globe. Recently, Ebony.com invited me to share my thoughts on […]
Molly Madness (Remix)
February 21, 2013 · 0 Comments
What you’re about to read is an extended version of “Molly Madness” which I wrote for Ebony.com. They edited and produced […]
Django and Self-Determination
December 27, 2012 · 6 Comments
It’s the most wonderful time of the year … Kwanzaa! No, I’m serious! I’ve come to cherish Kwanzaa as an occasion to […]
Deeper than Rap: Chief Keef isn’t the problem
September 13, 2012 · 2 Comments
I have to admit, until recently I didn’t really know who Chief Keef was. I recognized his name from the […]
The Renewed Gender Wars
August 22, 2012 · 0 Comments
As a child, I used to look forward to the fabled moments in recess and gym class when we would […]
