I LOVE Black Twitter. One of my favorite sets of Memes/tweets that come out every year is #thanksgivingwitBlackfamilies. It was the biggest back in 2015 but still relatable. For me, it’s a perfect showcase of how different the cultures are even around the same holiday and how universal much of the experiences can be. I …
A complicated topic few in America causally talk about is what to call the Americans that descended from Slaves. Over the years what is considered disrespectful has changed and currently the American Culture seems to be split between if using the term African American or Black is better. With this complicated topic I think it’s …
5 current blues artists you should know Most fan of blues know of the classic artists of the genre, think BB king, Robert Johnson, Blind Willie Johnson, and Koko Taylor. Many blues fans also know of their local favorites but don’t know the current, young and talented blues musicians around. When many of us think …
Luckily I feel like this question is fading away but I’ve heard it’s floating around still, “why are there no Blues dance elders” The answer to me has always been obvious. White people never picked it up. Yeah, I said it. I bet many of you are confused. What does white people liking a thing …
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I’ll be frank. Organizing, sucks. If you haven’t done it and you think you are going to change everything, sit down. This is common knowledge. What’s not as often said is that Organizing sucks because of dancers. There. I said it. To quote a friend, “Organizing is cleaning your house and only to open your …
Maybe you aren’t from the United States, maybe you don’t know any Black people, or worst of all you do, and you just don’t get it. What are all these people complaining about? Racism doesn’t exist, Black people just need to get their act together. Welcome. If you are ready to consider the idea that …
Perhaps I’m too soft but I really feel for the allies of Black culture. The current climate can be confusing and doing the right thing isn’t as straightforward as it seems. Today’s question is for you! How to reconcile that Black culture doesn’t always agree and how to be supportive when that happens? An easy …
As I prepare to do my first international travel I have to admit, I’m a little nervous. My deepest fear is living up to the stereotype of Americans when they travel. Stories show up often about the Rude American who expected everyone to speak English, is rude, and trashed the place only to leave.I think …
As a Black child one of the most shocking and informative moments of my life was noticing the difference between the way I treated the adults in my life and many of my friends at school. A white friend had told me that she only respected adults who had earned her trust. I was confused, …
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