Before the Verdict Monday, April 20, 2021, I physically reported to my work location. As I traveled in the wake of numerous attacks on Asians, I would usually feel frightened fearing that an attack would take place on the train I was on. However, this day was different. Instead of fear, I felt nervous about […]
Justice Finally! The Right Thing Done! Read More »
Recently, I posted an article on the solidarity of Blacks and Asian-Americans, specifically BLM and Stop Asian Hate movements. If you missed it, click this link – Black/Asian Solidarity United against a Common Foe: Racism. I discussed the history of support Asian-Americans showed during times of the Civil Rights and Black Panther movements. Also mentioned
The Great Divide between Black and Asian Americans – The Flip Side Read More »
Anti-Asian sentiment has grown significantly since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In New York City where I live, attacks against Asians both young and elderly are brutal. Almost every day there is a news report about an Asian person being attacked or harassed. Here are just a couple. In New York City, a 65-year-old
Black/ Asian Solidarity United Against a Common Foe: Racism Read More »
Around January of 2021, when the Pfizer vaccine was first approved, I wrote an article Is It Genocide or Suicide? For Me It\’s Self-Preservation! In this article, I spoke about my fear of contracting COVID-19, and my concern about taking the vaccine, and specifically the concern among Black people. The skepticism and lack of trust
Sticking It To Us Yet Again! Read More »
I was in a conversation with a group of people when a Black male referred to his girlfriend as an angry Black female! He laughed, but I wanted to know why he said that and what he meant when he said it. Do people just say this as the phrase of the day, like \”don\’t
Digging up the Roots of the \”Angry\” Black Woman Stereotype Read More »
The idea for writing about graffiti began as a result of my annoyance with seeing how so many properties are defaced by those who have no regard for other people\’s property. Each day as I travel through my Bushwick neighborhood, I am appalled at all the despoiled graffiti I see of buildings, mailboxes, scaffolding, and
Graffiti: Art, Eyesore or Vandalism? Read More »
What do you want to be when you grow up? Nowadays, kids are asked this question on a regular. Some say they want to be in fields like Law Enforcement, Forensic Science, Sports Physical Therapy, etc. Is this because there are more options for the average person, more access to college, or the breaking down
Women Changing the Narrative and Changing the World Read More »
Religion plays a strong role in American life, but the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed virtually every aspect of public life in America and the world. Also, COVID has stamped its footprints on one of the most intimate parts of our lives: religious faith and worship habits. Since March of 2020 to now, COVID-19 has proven
Faith in Times of Crisis Read More »
Disclaimer Let me first say that I am a true believer in racial equality, fairness, and inclusion. I am in no way against white people or any people for that matter. I wasn\’t raised or taught to dislike or disrespect anyone for any reason. However, I do love my Black brothers and sisters and hope
\”White Privilege\” – Myth or Reality? Read More »
Oh my goodness. Bare with me. I feel a need to include this statement in my story as a lead into the topic of recording police brutality. Here goes. I\’m just going to put it out there. For Black Americans, every encounter with law enforcement officers is potentially a life and death situation, and people
Police Brutality in the Era of Cell Phone Recordings Read More »
