Religious reflections and stream of consciousness — I’ve been a Christian all my life. Faith is the one part of Christianity I can’t and refuse to let go of even when people in the religion disappoint and hurt me emotionally and spiritually. I’ve always felt I had a strong connection to God. Lately, my faith has been…

Tell our men to bring their friends — our Asian fam needs us — I am peaceful, but I’m not a passivist — never have been — never will be…I never started a fight, but I ended plenty and stay prepared. My Grandfather taught me how to defend myself, because he said, “the world isn’t safe [for women and girls]”. I was an only…

Black youth and hip hop don’t speak for all of us — Let me preface this piece by saying I have and will always stand with the Asian community — especially following the racist murder of 6 Asian women in Georgia and increased attacks across the country. Sadly, as we call for unity between Black and Asian communities, another controversy unfolds. TheGrio.com…

White women we don’t want your sad, sloppy seconds — Let me preface this story by saying this is not about all white people or the faithful and loving few who honor, respect Black and brown people. This story is not about white people who are proudly and happily married to Black and brown people like: Alexis Ohanian, Paul Wall…

P Valley — southern fried life lessons on and off the pole — My new guilty pleasure is P Valley. Of course, most of my family, friends, and high-browed colleagues don’t know I secretly watch and rewatch episodes — but — I love it! The second season has a Player’s Club meets True Blood vibe (without the fangs). New and old characters delve…

Seeking new stories and perspectives from seasoned writers and editors — Are you grown, seasoned, mature, and have some things to say about life? Do you have some words of wisdom, cautionary tales, and lessons to share? If so, please consider joining GFC — Grown Folk Conversations as a writer or editor. What’s unique about GFC? Well — is it’s for…

Black pain and suffering continue to be ignored with medical bias and new prescription “protocols” — Today, in another episode of medical bias. I walked into yet another predominately white medical office to have another group of smug, dismissive white women ignore my pain and documented concerns with having multiple prescriptions that could tax or damage my kidneys only to be sent home with prescriptions for…

Casualties of January 6th insurrection — Lady Ruby Freeman and her daughter Shaye Moss recently testified at the January 6th Committee Hearing detailing the threats, drama, and trauma their family has experienced after being falsely accused of election fraud by Rudy Guliani and the former president. These two women and their family truly deserve our love…