ashoncrawley / http://crunkfeministcollective.wordpress.com

Interrupted Attachments: On Rights, Equality and Blackness

Interrupted Attachments: On Rights, Equality and Blackness
Remaining attached to certain ideals even when – and sometimes, most especially after – privileges that accrue to such concepts have been pointed out and problematized, should force us to ask some serious questions about the relation of citizenship and subjectivity, the relation of ... Read More...

Lincoln Anthony Blades / http://www.thisisyourconscience.com

Wanna Know Why You Are So Damn MISERABLE? It’s Because You Have SUCKER-ASS Friends

Wanna Know Why You Are So Damn MISERABLE? It’s Because You Have SUCKER-ASS Friends
Earlier tonight I got into a REALLY heated debate with one of my good friends that left a sour taste in my mouth – for about 23 minutes, and then I kept it moving. If I was to see him again today or next week or net month, we would continue being friends like that conversation never happened. why ... Read More...

Ashleigh Atwell / http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com

Operation Prom Helps Underprivileged Girls Have Night Of Their Dreams

Operation Prom Helps Underprivileged Girls Have Night Of Their Dreams
Prom is a rite of passage for teenage girls across the country. Sadly, there are some that might not be able to experience it because of financial hardship. Operation Prom seeks to change that issue. Operation Prom was founded in 2005 by Noel D’Allaco in New York. The organization is now a national one ... Read More...

Lola Simone / http://lola-findingmyway.blogspot.com

In The Middle of Moving Forward

In The Middle of Moving Forward
I’m back in Atlanta and I have no clue what to do next. And what I mean by “ I have no clue what to do next” is my schedule date to move to New York has been pushed back yet again. My friend that I  am making the drive with is on dialysis for his kidneys was informed that the center . . . ... Read More...

Monique / http://www.unscriptedmusings.com

Cooking with Mo: Shrimp and Rice

Cooking with Mo: Shrimp and Rice
I had to throw way my epic dandelion fail and decided to whip up shrimp and rice instead. I really wanted to do shrimp and grits but a sistah was tired and needed food quick. Diced up some red onions and green/yellow peppersWashed and seasoned shrimp with seasoning salt and crushed red . . . ... Read More...

Monique / http://www.unscriptedmusings.com

Cooking with Mo: Dandelions

Cooking with Mo: Dandelions
In my attempt to cook dandelions, I realized that this may not have been a good idea by the time I got the end of it. Oh sure, every smelled wonderful while cooking but...First thing we're going to do trim the leaves. The stems are very bitter and tough so cut towards the top.Give your dandelions . . . ... Read More...

YUMMommy / http://yummommy.blogspot.com

Prince Of My Heart

To the Prince of my Heart, It's so hard to believe that on this day a year ago, I gave birth to you! 365 days went by faster than I imagined they would. In fact, I had to check the calendar on my phone to make sure I wasn't mistaken about the date. Part of my disbelief is that you've just grown so fast and changed so much from the day we first brought you home. ... Read More...

Dreana / http://theprayingwoman.com

Be Encouraged!

Be Encouraged!
I know sometimes it seems like you’ll never get to where you’re trying to go, But you’ll get there! Just keep going! Learn to look at how far you have come, rather than how far you have to go! When we have God leading the way, nothing will get in our way! Problems are intended . . . ... Read More...