I’m going to say my piece, and then I’m going to let it go. Fair warning: I may forget that I have an English degree and slip into my version of Ebonics. If you’ve been paying attention, these two comedians are beefing right now. That’s not really accurate. Mo’Nique fired a shot heard ’round theContinue reading “Mo’Nique vs. DL Hughley: Pick a Side”
Author Archives: Ms. Chantal
How Do I Feel About Kevin Samuels’ Death?
Kevin Samuels died last week. In case you have no idea who that is, KS was a self-proclaimed dating/relationship expert who made a practice of demeaning Black women. I will not say what I thought he was, because I was taught not to speak ill of the dead. I will say that I have seenContinue reading “How Do I Feel About Kevin Samuels’ Death?”
We Are Not *Them*!
I’m doing it again. I am taking a post on my Facebook feed to my blog, mainly because I’m not willing to risk going back to FB Jail for what I am about to say. I’ve already gotten into it with one of the commenters who tried to take an opposing view of my comments.Continue reading “We Are Not *Them*!”
Yeah, I’m Going to Say Something, Too…
I may as well, since it seems to be the ONLY thing that people can talk about right now. I tried doing it on Facebook, but defending myself against a random knucklehead landed me in Facebook Jail for “bullying” the guy that harassed me, and I’m not going back there. The Oscars. Great and mightyContinue reading “Yeah, I’m Going to Say Something, Too…”
January Giveaway!
Happy New Year! I have made no resolutions, because they do not work. Instead, I committed myself to self-determination, the second principle of Kwanzaa. I have determined to become a successful author this year, which means that I must get as many people as possible to follow me and read my book(s). I want toContinue reading “January Giveaway!”
Kwanzaa 2021-22: Day 7
Habari Gani? Imani! Happy New Year! My faith means a lot to me, because there have been times when it was all that I had to hold on to. We may not all believe the same thing, but as a people, we are deeply rooted in our belief in something bigger than us. I believeContinue reading “Kwanzaa 2021-22: Day 7”
Kwanzaa 2021: Day 6
Habari Gani? Kuumba! What shall I leave to my children? Dignity. Excellence. Compassion. Political awareness. Respect for our ancestry, history, and culture. This is what I teach. This is what I want every generation after me to pass on to the next.
Kwanzaa 2021: Day 5
Habari Gani? Nia! When were we great? We were great when we cared about each other’s success. When we had Aunties and Uncles who were not related by blood helped us to raise our children. We were great when we sought knowledge and excellence instead of fame and fortune by any means necessary. We wereContinue reading “Kwanzaa 2021: Day 5”
Kwanzaa 2021: Day 4
Habari Gani? Ujamaa! Can we stop with the beauty salons and the soul-food diners and the little tchotchke places where you can buy candy, socks, and water ice? Every billionaire in this country gets rich with our money. Everyone but US gets rich with our money. Why are we buying purses and shoes when ourContinue reading “Kwanzaa 2021: Day 4”
Kwanzaa 2021: Day 3
Habari Gani? Ujima! Besides unification, what is the biggest challenge of our community? Lack of leadership. Everyone wants to be a boss, but no one wants the responsibility of leading. What will it take to get the community to care enough about itself to act like a village again? It will take a leader. NotContinue reading “Kwanzaa 2021: Day 3”