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“We Slipped and Learned to Read”
It is common knowledge that slaves were lawfully restricted from learning to read and write. One less commonly stated fact however, was that slaves were not completely ignorant. They could not read and write English but this did not mean they could not read and write period. As strangers in a foreign land, many African… Continue reading
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Formation
I wasn’t going to comment on this, but I’m tired of hearing about it so I thought I’d weigh in. Hold your breaths. In fact, you may want to click that nice x button over in the top right corner of your screen. This is not something you want to hear. Colors have always been… Continue reading
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The Bedroom
The bedroom is the most intimate place in the house. It is not a place where everyone is invited in. It is a place of intimacy. Your time spent here is very valuable; it is your place of rest and refuge. The bedroom is representative of your mind. My sister used this as an example… Continue reading
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Williams Wells Brown – Novelist
We have talked about some of the first black poets. Now, Williams Wells Brown is considered the first African American to publish a novel (recorded). Brown was born into slavery to a black mother and a white slave owner. Wells served various masters before escaping slavery in 1834. He then took on the name of… Continue reading
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Race and Rights
When did race and rights become separate entities? Since when has the black problem in America not have to do with both race and rights? Dare you to walk the streets of the 1920s and 40s and 50s with your prophet scented blood and expect to transgress the law of separatist signage. That “Whites Only”… Continue reading
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So Far So Good
Today was a good day in the writing world and I didn’t even write! This morning was crazy busy as I strive to finish the last minute details for my upcoming signing and tend to house duties as well. As I was preparing dinner, I got a text from my sister stating that my GoFundMe… Continue reading
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Black History Fun Fact Friday – Negro Spirituals
Welcome Back to Black History Fun Fact Friday. Today we’re talking about Negro Spirituals. “Go down Moses Way down in Egypt’s land Tell ole Pharaoh To let my people go!” When you take someone and make them a slave, the first thing you must do is take away their identity. Starting with the removal of… Continue reading
