Selective Outrage

Earlier this week I read online that four Black teens kidnapped and tortured a white, mentally disable man and broadcasted it on Facebook live. Initially, I was disgusted. All of the offenders were charged with hate crimes, four were charged with kidnapping, aggravated battery, and aggravated unlawful restraint, and three were also charged with burglary. TheContinue reading "Selective Outrage"

The Truth About Reverse Racism

The honest truth about reverse racism... it is not, never will be, and never has been real. Until you (white people) have been socially, politically, economically, institutionally, and systemically oppressed, you have never experienced racism. That's it. It's that simple. Someone calling you a bad name is not racism. People not supporting your endeavors is notContinue reading "The Truth About Reverse Racism"

Twist Social Club, Your “Fight The Power” Party is a BAD Idea

Dear brothers and sisters, we are gathered here today to discuss yet another display of tone-deaf whiteness. A bar in the Lakewood/Edgewater area of Cleveland, Ohio by the name of Twist Social Club is having "Fight The Power! Inauguration Edition" themed party on Friday, January 20, 2017. If you're thinking, "That's the day Trump will be sworn intoContinue reading "Twist Social Club, Your “Fight The Power” Party is a BAD Idea"