About a month ago, I wrote a post about the emotional abuse I received from my father from childhood through early adulthood. I had mixed feelings about talking about it publicly. I have no plans to ever live with my folks again, so being kicked out is no longer a concern. I still speak with … Continue reading My Story-Part II: Moving On…
When are we going to stop doing this to each other? I made a post yesterday wishing all my queer members a happy pride day and of course those who didn’t agree had to say they’re unfollowing and that “Atheists subscribe to nature, science, logic. (since when?) This pride stuff isn’t natural or logical.”(homosexuality … Continue reading Black Atheists That Have a Problem with Homosexuality, What the Fuck is Your Problem? — Black Atheists
via Names and Locations of the Top 100 People Killing the Planet "The earth is not dying, it is being killed, and those who are killing it have names and addresses." -Utah Phillips
TW: child abuse mentions You ever hear someone defend corporal punishment with asinine comments like "I was spanked as a child and I turned out fine!" Or defend their parents' shaming, belittling and yelling at them as children with asinine comments like "Kids today are too soft! My parents were hard on me and I … Continue reading My Story- Part 1: Girlhood, Interrupted
Since the inception of cinema, portrayals of Native Americans/Indians has generally been TERRIBLE. Even today, it’s still apparently hard for Hollywood to get it right, with 2015’s Pan refusing to cast or even consider a Native Actress to portray Tiger Lily and casting lily-white Rooney Mara in her place, and 2013’s The Lone Ranger claiming … Continue reading The Problem of Pocahontas — The Flying Red Robot (REBLOG)
Kevin Hart this month withdrew from hosting the 91st Academy Awards following the unearthing of past homophobic tweets and jokes. Jason Okundaye discusses the blacklash, the sense of betrayal and how for black LGBTQ+ people, it’s more than “just a joke” Content note: This article contains uncensored homophobic slurs, links to homophobic comedy videos and […] … Continue reading Kevin Hart and the betrayal of black LGBTQ+ people by straight black comedians — Media Diversified
On the 12th of July, ICE agents raided the Sarbin Towers apartments on 16th st, arresting nine people both residents and passers by. Other raids also occurred that week, as ICE assaulted this supposed sanctuary city. In response, a very large crowd marched from a the park at 14th and Kenyon and blocked 16th st […] … Continue reading Migrants, supporters march in Columbia Heights after ICE raids on apartments — DC Direct Action News
