And Then They Came for My Cousin, Vickie Lee Jones
Our nationalist administration's incitement to racist violence had a direct impact on our writer two weeks ago when her cousin was murdered at Kroger's in Kentucky. Her message to readers: VOTE!
Tracey Michae'l Lewis-Giggetts
contributor
Tracey Michae'l Lewis-Giggetts is a freelance writer and educator. Most of her work probes the intersection of faith/spirituality with culture and social issues such as race, class, and gender. In addition to authoring seven books, Tracey has written about business, education, publishing/writing and parenting for numerous online and print publications. She is also a professor of writing and publishing at several colleges in the metro Philadelphia area. Find her online at www.traceymlewis.com and follow her: @tmlewis
Muhammad Ali Showed Me How to Be Proud
“The Greatest” inside and outside the ring, the Kentucky native inspired generations of black and brown children by demonstrating the true meaning of “Black Is Beautiful.”
Nothing Compares 2 Prince
A personal remembrance of the spiritual, sensual virtuoso who "sometimes wished life was never ending" but knew "all good things, they say, never last."
We Created Trump. Do We Have the Power to Stop Him?
The racist, violence-inciting, presidential hopeful is an outgrowth of this nation's collective DNA – but so is the resilience of those who rise up against hate.
Why Black Actors Just Might Have to Boycott Hollywood Forever
If the Oscars aren’t offering a seat at the table, maybe Black actors and filmmakers should stop asking to be there and invest elsewhere.
When Did Black Folks Stop Loving Our Children?
Some of the harshest reactions to the Spring Valley high-school girl who was brutalized in the classroom came from a most surprising source: other Black people. This writer explains why.
Black Sisterhood Was the Emmys’ Biggest Winner
The demonstration of love and support among Hollywood's women of color—e.g., Taraji P. Henson, Viola Davis, Uzo Aduba—was more extraordinary than any of the awards won.
Why Aren’t More Celebrities Protesting Against Police Brutality?
Some A-listers, like Jay Z and Chris Rock, have stepped up to the plate. But the entertainment industry's silence is deafening, at a time when the movement most needs their voices.
Is Today’s Black Activism Sustainable?
Since Michael Brown's murder in August, we've taken to the streets in force. But without a clear central message and emerging leaders, the movement may be at risk of fizzling out.