January 2012
famousblackGIRLS: Had the "DARK SKIN" debate with... →
mackudokey:
I forget how we got on the subject but here’s what was said.
* Actually, I remember how we got on the subject. She doesn’t want to be called African American, she says she’s French. She doesn’t believe that her ancestors came from Africa.
Anyways …
She told me that she…
December 2011
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knowapower:
School should be where children are taught to love unconditionally.
For what is it to die, but to stand in the sun and melt into the wind? And when...
– Khalil Gibran (via lucifelle)
sassyandscandalous asked: Being someone that is white and that follows your blog I can attest that it has really helped me understand Black culture and brought a different image of Black people that I haven't been exposed to due to the negative images in the media of Black people. Thank you for sharing your blog with everyone.
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I am overwhelmed by the grace and persistence of my people.
– Maya Angelou
Anonymous asked: how do you feel about white people that follow your blog?
maclipgloss-chanelno5 asked: Let me first start off by saying I love your blog. Ever since i started educating myself about my culture I have become a lot more confident!!! Who are you're favorite authors? any good books that you recommend?
This is a friend of mine who is trying hard to go to Manchester, England to further her education and produce a collection of short stories titled “Black Girl Abroad.” Alexis Marie is a talented poet, activist and student who needs a little bit more help to pursue her dreams. I hope you can help promote her story and her kickstarter. Please check out some of her work:...
hep2thejive asked: I'm not black, however I am a jazz musicain and am intrested in black culture. This blog is very hip.
gay male: i'm gay
straight female: OMG UR GAY LET'S BE BFFS CAN WE GO SHOPPING TOGETHER OMG
gay female: i'm gay
straight female: EW GET AWAY FROM ME U DYKE DONT TOUCH ME GROSS LESBIAN GERMS
And let's not forget -
Gay female: I'm gay
Straight male: OMG SO HOT. DAMN. CAN I FUCK YOU AND YOUR GIRLFRIEND WHILE SOMEONE FILMS IT. TOUCH HER BOOOBS. BOOOOOOOOBS.
Gay male: I'm gay
Straight male: HOLY SHIT IT'S A HOMO GET THE FUCK AWAY FROM ME FUCKIN HOMO. BACKS AGAINST THE WALL GUYS.
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The role of the artist is the same as the role of lover. If I love you, I have...
– James Baldwin
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Hailing from Howard University...
Atlas* The Emcee
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Find someone who will change your life, not just your relationship status
– @uncledarrrin
Visionary feminism is a wise and loving politics. It is rooted in the love of...
– Bell Hooks (via wearethedescendantsofstars)