• Lose Your Likes

    After taking a huge social media break earlier this year, I thought I was making progress. I’d been a good girl. I had deleted the appropriate apps from my phone.… Read more

  • PSA: On Misogynoir

    There’s a story behind this post. I just don’t feel like telling it right now. Certainly, if I ever do, I won’t mention any names. And I’ll likely obscure details,… Read more

  • Thirteen Lives: Quick Commentary

    No spoilers, just vibes. I’ve seen a video or two on Thirteen Lives where director Ron Howard mentions not going to ridiculous lengths to soup up the film’s story, and… Read more

  • Beyoncé’s Got Beats: Break My Soul (The Queens Remix)

    How cool was it that when I typed Beyoncé in Unsplash’s search bar, it brought up this photo by Emily Bauman?  I’ve felt an urge to look at Renaissance song… Read more

  • Meet Maya Ford!

    It’s Black Business Month, and I’m proud to bring you my latest discussion. This time around, I spoke with a thriving African-American entrepreneur and businesswoman. Maya Ford is the founder… Read more

  • Mind Your Media: The Core of The Grift

    Further to yesterday’s post, I’ve finally got a clear idea of what’s been bothering me. Certain media figures lie consistently about the way the world works and how people treat… Read more

  • On Compassion

    Just FYI: My next interview starts off with a question that uses this word. I was inspired to write this post because I wanted to address something that’s been lurking… Read more

  • Black Women’s Freedom Weekend

    How are you doing, Dear Reader? On Twitter I mentioned the combined phenomenons of Beyoncé dropping Renaissance, and this past weekend’s Caribana parade. The blissful timing of it all made… Read more

  • Beyond “Break My Soul”: Anticipating New Beyoncé

    “B is back,” indeed! Like so many of you I’ve been blasting Beyoncé’s lates single. It’s a certified hit. But it’s also been speaking to me on a deeper level.… Read more

  • Juneteenth: It’s about freedom. Part Two

    Today my discussion on Juneteenth with Jason Greer continues, as I asked him to share an issue of his own choosing. Claire Francis – Is there anything that I haven’t… Read more

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