I walk past this street from time to time, and every time I walk by, I am reminded of how good intentions can go horribly wrong. The name is intended to memorialize a portion of Vancouver’s Black community. This is a noble effort, and the city should be commended for it. However. The street is…
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Things I Would Do if I Became Independently Wealthy
Go back to school to study data science and hire myself out (for cheap) to non-profit organizations Go to art school to study drawing, painting, and art history Open a gallery/studio in San Miguel de Allende Mexico Create a foundation that would offer grants to queer POC to study/train in whatever they want Retire Retire…
Langston Hughes: The Black Man Speaks
I swear to the Lord I still can’t see Why Democracy means Everybody but me. “The Black Man Speaks” from Jim Crow’s Last Stand (Worldcat) To say I’ve been feeling this acutely over the last few weeks is an understatement. I honestly think I’ve felt this way almost as long as I’ve been alive, but…
Spice Up Your Life: A Diverse List of Library/Tech Speakers
My good friend Tiffany B. Brown had this to say earlier this morning: Btw, takeaway for that @tristanwalker interview is also (roughly) “Get some black friends.” — Tiffany B. Brown (@webinista) November 13, 2013 This tweet and the Tristan Walker interview in question were in my mind when a friend and colleague asked me…
Sister. PREACH.
Do not ever be afraid to be critical of anyone, regardless of who they are, when they start discussing means and ways of experiences and feelings when it is clear they have no experience in what they are discussing. You, and only you, can own your experiences and feelings. Do not let others dictate how…