Because this is MY blog with MY name on it that I used MY money to pay for, please believe I will say whatever I want on it. There will be absolutely no sugar-coating in this post, so if you like your truth with a little sweetness, just stop reading now. In case you didn’t…… Continue reading Demanding Our Lives Be Valued
After reading the comments on a news story about people of color and their issues with the police, I was compelled to share a story and offer some insight about showing respect when dealing with cops. I typically don’t read the comments section on news sites to avoid being annoyed by trolls, but since I…… Continue reading Show Some Respect
Casey Parks and the folks over at the Oregonian have been piecing together a story revolving around the police shooting of Keaton Otis a few years back here in Portland. Part of the story dropped today and focuses on the conversations women of color (and women with children of color) have with their sons about…… Continue reading The Oregonian Presents Stories On People of Color And The Police
Imagine a stranger walking up to you and commenting on the curviness of your hips. Or a coworker reaching out to touch your full lips. Or the lady behind you in the check out line asking how you got your butt to sit up like that. Or your white friend saying how “neat” your broad nose…… Continue reading I Am Not My Hair, But B****! Don’t Touch It.
As I was scrolling thru my timeline earlier this week I was saddened to see people tweeting about the loss of young Seattle artist Nick Cashaw. I never got the chance to actually meet Nick, but had the privilege of sharing his music. I really enjoyed his work. He was different from most, in a good way. He had…… Continue reading Rest In Peace Nick Cashaw
For those of you who are new to this wonderful world of Shardé, there are a few things you should know. First and foremost, I WILL blast you. One thing about growing up being bullied and having a limited amount of friends is that I really don’t care if y’all like me or not. So…… Continue reading PSA: Come Correct
Dear Mayor Hales, I am writing you to express my concern about gang violence in the beautiful city of Portland. Today I read a news story that quoted you saying gang violence is a “public safety and a public health crisis.” You called upon the community to do their part to stop the shootings that…… Continue reading A Letter to Mayor Hales About Gang Violence
Let’s talk about race baby. Let’s talk about you and me. Let’s talk about all the good things and the bad things that may be. Ok let me stop. So, you guys know I talk about racism (and other “isms”) a lot. I’m not sorry. Once I experience something more often and consistently than I experience…… Continue reading 3 Things NOT To Say When Discussing Any “Ism”
Yesterday I was in the house with the kids holding on to my last thread of sanity when I finally decided to take them up the way to the Good in the Hood celebration. They had a blast. We ate cotton candy, they got their faces painted, watched a puppet show and we danced a…… Continue reading The Problem With Black People
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