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Lesbians: A Black Femme Reckoning
In 2021, the lesbian scenes was actually a community. This piece reflects on what it was like in NYC post-pandemic for a black femme. As gentrification alters queer spaces, conflicts surrounding identity, feelings of exclusion, and nostalgia culminate in grief.
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Finding Freedom in Paris: A Black Woman’s Perspective
Amidst the warmth of French culture, I was confronted with feelings of loneliness. Grappling with a sense of belonging, ancestral pain, and the historical ties between America and France culminates in a new vision of home.
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Art Right Now: We Will Be Jaguars
This essay reflects on the profound impact of growing up Seventh-day Adventist on my worldview, while also discussing Nemonte Nequimo’s memoir, “We Will Be Jaguars.” Nequimo’s experiences reveal the complexities of faith, colonization, and identity, highlighting the struggle between indigenous beliefs and missionary influence within a post-colonial context.
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Embracing Loserdom
Ditch the winner’s delusion. This essay argues that losers—the everyday people—possess a unique power. It explores how true strength lies in self-mastery, not domination. Discover your inner “rockstar”—the self-actualized loser who creates change. Ready to embrace your potential?
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My Favorite Piece of Art Right Now
Ever feel like a single image can tell a thousand stories? Kamasi Washington’s “Truth” music video takes that idea and multiplies it exponentially. This piece explores how the video’s seemingly simple, repeated images weave together to create a powerful tapestry of human experience, reminding us of our shared origins and the truths we carry within.
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Don’t Say Artist
What is art, really? This piece explores “the author’s struggle” in defining—and becoming—an Artist. More than skill or subject, art lives in the “funk” of confronting contradictions and revealing difficult truths.
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Writing Assiduously
This piece explores artistic paralysis, from the naive dream of a dedicated space igniting creativity to the harsh reality of facing one’s own inertia. Fear of mediocrity, past expectations, and the pressure to excel all play a role. Is it possible to overcome one’s fears and rediscover the joy of creation?
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