An answer to a reader’s question. Thank you to all new subscribers who subscribed to my blog this week! One of my readers emailed me a question, ‘why am I finding only a few black women essays on your blog?’ a few days ago. Here’s my answer: If you’re like my reader who is wondering …
Month: May 2022
When Your White Bosses Are Just Not That Into You
You’re left behind. On the way to our boss’s office, my friend, Haddish, asked, Do you think we will get a promotion this year, Olou? I hope so, I answered. In the law firm we worked, we were the only two black women. We were lawyers who wanted to one day get a seat in a …
13 Embarrassing and Demeaning Statements Not To Say to Black Women
And why you shouldn’t say them. 1. “Are you sure you’re black?” My friend was working with a white colleague on a project. She had just come up with a brilliant idea for a problem they have been trying to solve for weeks. Even though this guy could see that my friend is a black …
Reasons To Love The Dark Skin You’re Born With
Inspired by a post from the Isolation Journals newsletter. Last Sunday, I read a beautiful piece from the Isolation Journals newsletter. Nikita Gill, a contributor to the newsletter, wrote, “Reasons to Live Through the Apocalypse”. After reading this lovely piece, I was inspired to write lists about why I love my dark skin. I hope you’re …