Single-Mom Confuses Son as Brother Years After Dad Impregnates Her
Not to belabor a point, but let’s follow-up on what I wrote yesterday in response to Richard Mourdock’s ridiculous comment. Yes, let’s take another look…
Gender
Richard Mourdock Says God Uses the Uterus of Pregnant Rape Victims as Gift Wrapping
So, Richard Mourdock says God uses the uterus of pregnant rape victims as gift wrapping. As such, abortions should be illegal for women who become…
Cleveland Public Transit: Exploration of An “Uppercut” Gone Awry
When 59-year-old bus driver Artis Hughes decided to pull over the bus he was driving to engage 25-year-old female passenger Shi’dea N. Lane in a…
The War on Women Redux: The National Rape Conversation
As a woman who often labels herself a feminist, and who mostly spends time fighting, tirelessly, for equal rights, I’ve long dreamed for a day…
Bitch Bad: Is Lupe Fiasco Starting An Important Discourse?
Rapper, Lupe Fiasco released the video for his most recent song, “Bitch Bad”. Not one to mince words about the state of politics and social…
Gabrielle Union Talks Women, Todd Akin, & “Legitimate Rape”
Rape survivor, Gabrielle Union has weighed in on Tod Akin’s “legitimate rape,” comment, and she’s not happy. By now I’m sure you’re aware of the epic shit…
Black Women at the London Olympics: An Open Letter to Essence Magazine
Dear Ms. Constance White, The 2012 Olympic Games have come to a close and we are in complete and utter awe of the magnificent Black…
Man Uses Bible to Threaten Woman with Rape at Gay Pride Parade
Yes, you read that right: A man used the Bible to threaten a woman with rape at a Gay Pride Parade in Michigan. I realize…
Crip Walking on Heaux: Serena Williams’ Gold Medal Dance Criticized
When Justin Bieber, a Canadian who wears sagging pants (a fashion style that is said to come from prison culture), tweets Missy Franklin for winning…
Flying Squirrels, Jumping Monkeys, & Gabby Douglas
There isn’t anything remotely close to London Olympic gold medalist, Gabby Douglas, being a squirrel—be it flying, scurrying or smashed like roadkill. Gabby is the quintessential…