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  • *Apparently this post’s title was a sign. Only a few hours after I published it, I learned about Nicole Beharie’s latest role. Over the weekend I read this article. Well, not all of it. I skimmed my way over to the section about Sleepy Hollow. Take a look: Fox has Sleepy Hollow, which recently ended its third…

  • Log line: Innocence is lost when children are forced to face the harsh realities of the world. My first impression? I love the kids on Underground. I can’t wait to see what’s revealed as this episode shows us more of their talent. Also, I wanted to talk for a minute about the characters as a whole.…

  • As I listened to the Black Girl Nerds podcast yesterday, I felt inspired to say something more about Sleepy Hollow‘s latest episode. I agree with the point made at around the 35-minute mark. I firmly believe that there’s a lot that is not being said by people behind the scenes of this show. One of…

  • These are my thoughts on the latest episode of Sleepy Hollow. If you haven’t seen it, here’s a recap. Note: I keep tweaking this post. As I said on Twitter, when I write angry, I can sound like a stuffy English textbook. Preface: A Word About Writing In response to a tweet about the latest…

  • Not too long ago, I applied for a position as a blogger on another web site. In the application, I had the opportunity to select a subject to write on. Which option did I choose? Self care. Interestingly enough, soon after I submitted my application, I panicked. How could I write with authority on self-care?…

  • I don’t know about you, but I want Destiny’s Child to return. When they come back, they can do anything they want–gospel, soul, rock ‘n roll. I don’t care! I just need them in my life. I love this song so much! As you go into this week, keep your eyes on the prize. You’ve…

  • Since childhood, I’ve been curious about my heritage. I’m first-generation Caribbean-Canadian. I didn’t pay much attention to this fact until I was older. However, there was one thing that I understood above anything else: I wasn’t only Canadian, but North American. A part of me has always been fascinated by the history of Black people…

  • In addition to being shared here, I’ve posted this essay on Medium and recorded an audio version for my podcast. When I was a little girl, there were times when I regretted being brown. My schoolmates used to tease me. Their comments left me curious about having different facial features and lighter skin. As an…

  • I’m getting back into podcasting and definitely learning and growing as I go. This is my latest episode on Danielle LaPorte’s book The Desire Map. Enjoy!