I reject your cries for civility. Why? It always seems to come with additional features that I never ordered and cannot turn off, such as: denial, gaslighting, historical revisionism, “my […]
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A section containing all blog entries, articles and commentaries. Many of these entries were imported from my earlier Blogspot, MovableType and WordPress blogs. In addition, political commentary, articles and essays written for publication and coursework can be found here. Much of the commentary in this section was published in The Multiracial Activist, The Abolitionist Examiner, The Good Men Project and Interracial Voice. Many essays in this section were written for coursework at the American Military University.
20 Favorite Songs
So, a friend on Facebook did a great list of songs she can listen to anytime without first needing to be in the mood. This is my list. Honestly, I […]
Read moreToxic Advocacy: Whataboutisms
Advocacy Pro-Tip: When confronted with someone’s horrible, shitty, no-good, very bad, utterly indefensible, repugnant, smelly, abusive, garbage behavior, responding with “what about so-and-so who is worse…” you are engaging in […]
Read moreOleta Adams Self-Care Break
Oleta on my speakers while I work on staffing stuff.
Read moreIcehouse Self-Care Break
One of my favorite songs from my “working overnight” playlist.
Read moreBeth Orton Self-Care Break
Working on admin crap and listening to my Beth Orton albums. One of my favorite songs from the late 90s.
Read moreToni Braxton Afternoon Self-Care Break
Toni Braxton self-care for the afternoon.
Read moreBody Betrayal and Sexual Assault
#SAAM2020 A common way survivors are shamed is by focusing on their body’s response to sexual violence. Some things that I’ve had to accept: The woman who raped me was aroused. […]
Read moreToni Braxton Self-Care Break
Finishing up some work stuff and listening to Toni…
Read moreAimee Mann Self-Care Break
Aimee Mann fronting ‘Til Tuesday in their debut single and video. Still sounds good decades later.
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