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I’m back?!?
So... it's been awhile. And so much has happened: Pandemic BLMRiotsWarShifting of leadersMore riotsMore pandemicMore War I don't know if anyone else got a little tiredBut I had to step away from social media for awhile. But...I'm back!!!With a brand new website and...
Racism in Canada Pt.2
I've been absent for a few weeks.Nothing quite like a pandemic to take the wind out of your sails.For whatever reason I'm experiencing a lot of social media fatigue...I'm sure there's others out there. I'm excited to have a guest on my post today: Robbie Nagle I...
Racism in Canada
Part 1: Anti-Black Racism: How did we get here? Is there Racism in Canada?This is the question I'm asked the most. Except,It's phrased like a statement:There's no racism in Canada. As the internet has exploded with story after story in the past monthPeople's eyes are...
Imposter Syndrome
Hello, my name is Karen and I suffer from imposter syndrome. Most days, I don't feel like part of the black community.Ridiculous, I know, but I am being honest here. Perhaps some background will help.I was born in Japan and adopted into a white family.A white family...
Love Song of an Angry Teen
I hate you!door slam means Please,love me,even whenIbellowlike a foghornatopa lighthouse Batteredby the salty wavesBuffetedby the relentless winds Alone on the craggy shorelineof afathomlessocean
Yes
I held my breathwhen I first caught sight of you As if my soul knewI wasdiving deep You didn't notice meBut I saw youin the crowd And my heart murmuredYes Dressed in whiteyour smile a beacon at the end of the aisle My heart poundingin my chest.I'm diving deep. You...