“It is time to heed the Constitution and return the issue of abortion to the people’s elected representatives,” said Justice Samuel Alito in a leaked initial draft of the opinion of the supreme court on the overturning of Roe vs Wade. The overturning of the long held landmark case would mean that abortion rights–a person’s …
It’s Our Bodies and It Should Always Be Our Choice Read More »
On social media, and throughout society, we’ve been discussing mental health. Throughout this conversation, various topics have come up. Specifically, a topic that comes up all too often in our therapy sessions is our relationship with our Mother. Mother’s day will be arriving soon and it is seen as a time for celebrating all that …
On March 27, 2022, Chris Rock while hosting the Academy Awards made a joke surrounding actress Jada Pinkett Smith’s baldness, likening her to the 1997 protagonist G.I Jane. Rock, in front of a group of peers, famous actors, celebrities, and the millions of folks watching at home stated “Jada I love you. GI Jane 2…can’t …
Tyler, the Creator has always been a trendsetter. From his provocative beginnings as the eccentric, foul-mouthed musical backbone of the Odd Future collective to his unstoppable run of one mixtape and six albums in only twelve years – in which he’s won two Grammys for consecutive projects and produced all but one song –Tyler has always had …
Tyler, the Creator and the Changing Face of Black Decadence Read More »
I arrived at about 4:05 p.m., already a few minutes late, at the corner of Maryland Avenue SW, peeking around each corner to find a sufficient parking spot. Frustrated, I drove around in circles, rather squares, to find a parking space that didn’t have one of those famous confusing parking signs that allow for 2-hour …
Only a little time has passed since the infamous slapping or should I say assault of Chris Rock by Will Smith. Like Rock, I am still trying to process what I and millions of others witnessed on that infamous night at the Oscars. My mind is still stuck on the moment toward the end of …
In the United States, where more than forty million Black people are represented by the measly eleven percent of Congress and three percent of the Senate that’s Black, representation matters. At a glance, it might seem acceptable for just eleven percent of Congress to represent just thirteen percent of Americans. A closer look leads one …
After taking a couple of shots of D’ Usse to take the edge off, we walked a couple of blocks up from where I parked my car near Union Market. It was a slightly breezy Monday night, and as we approached, my friend CJ whispered, “I don’t know about my outfit, the colors kind of …
Open Mic @ the Song Byrd: A Tale From One of Milaka’s Rare Friday Night Outings Read More »
Directed by LGBTQ+ icons like Steven Canals, Ryan Murphy and Janet Mock, groundbreaking FX hit drama series “Pose” tells the story of the New York LGBTQ+ ballroom scene of the 80’s. Focusing on the lives of five dynamic Trans women, Pose centers the story of Blanca Evangelista (played by MJ Rodriguez) and her journey of …
Celebrating Women’s History Month: The Representation of Black Trans Women Through Pose Read More »
Growing up a young Black queer trans child wasn’t always easy. Navigating the often complex and unfamiliarity of sexuality and gender without community and without images of self was difficult. For it is in seeing images of one’s self reflected back to you that we are able to envision the future. It is these images …
Celebrating Legacy: Honoring Transgender and Nonbinary Icons Throughout History Read More »
