Tag: black women

• April 9, 2022

  Words are Cheap

  Or so they say, but I often write poems as gifts. The poem below was written for one of my most cherished friends who is an incredible mixed media artist. I was inspired by her heart nourishing series Sisters Need Sleep. A beautiful collection of pieces that remind woman to take rest and replenishment when […]
• October 29, 2018

  Was The Hate U Give, given enough love?

  

  ****SPOILER ALERT*****. This post is really for anyone who has seen the film, read the book or is not planning to do either. The Hate U Give is a powerful film but has the book’s original message been scarificed for commercial backing. For me, it was the incredible performances,  rather than the writing and direction […]
• January 9, 2018

  I’m just not buying it

  

  I’ve decided I would like to rellocate to wherever the people defending H&M are from. I’ve read comment after comment across social media by people stating they do not understand why people are getting so offended. What a blissful existence they must have, to have never been exposed to the racist use of the word […]