Blogging Challenge Day 27: A Book You Recommend

The author asks: Does this sound like someone you know? Always needs to be right Tells you who you are and what you think Implies that you’re wrong or inadequate when you don’t agree Is threatened by people who are “different” Feels attacked when questioned Doesn’t seem to really hear or see you If so, […]

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Black Joy — Edge of Humanity Magazine

Photographer Adreinne Waheed is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this portrait photography. From the book/project ‘Black Joy’. To see Adreinne’s body of work, click on any image. All images © Adreinne Waheed See also: RED LINES By Adreinne Waheed […]

I just love us. via Black Joy — Edge of Humanity Magazine

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week fifteen: In the Words of Toni Cade Bambara — Nikki Skies (a repost)

via In the Words of Toni Cade Bambara — Nikki Skies

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From Black Boy With Love

The following is an excerpt of New Children’s Book Teaches Black Boys to Treat Black Girls With Respect written by Zahara Hill for Black Voices: Artist Lawrence Lindell wanted black girls to know they have much more value than a lack of media visibility and derisive comments from peers may lead them to believe. “We […]

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Read a Book

My nephew starts pre-K today! It’s bittersweet. Thought I’d share this dope video that encourages kids of all ages to read. We, as a village, need to put down our gadgets sometimes and heed these lyrics too- set an example and make reading cool again. Lately I find myself reading more blogs and articles online […]

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