Let me be me in all of my 'hoodness'.

Refusing to accept the projections of others thrust onto you might save your life someday.

Racist in our culture act with the same victim blaming behavior as those in rape culture. What was he wearing, what was he doing, was he speaking loudly, was he blasting loud music, was he reaching in his pocket, was he drinking, drugging, or acting all wild? And they believe that these things somehow justify what happened to him.

Reclaim words! Ugly 'in the flesh'-a look with true character.

Freelance. I love contributing to various freelance causes, projects etc for goodness sake.

I want to nest with my loved ones in a place we may call home.