Yes. Reread that headline again. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. you were taught about in school was not real. Oh yes, the man himself existed. He lost his life for the betterment of African Americans. However, the idea of this docile negro fighting for civil rights being loved and revered in his lifetime is…
Tag: Relationships
Happy New Year
I’m always thankful to see a new year. January always brings a fresh spirit of new beginnings. Anticipation. What does this year have in store? That’s how I feel anyway. By the time June hits the newness of the year has worn on me, and I’m loosely thinking about the holidays. Crazy, right? Life passes us by so…
Election Day Lessons
Midterms have come and gone. People showed up to vote in record numbers, and that’s awesome. That’s what we need to keep democracy going. I paid attention to election results last night as most did. My choice for Congress did not win. In fact, many of my choices did not win. When I was voting,…
Make It Count
I’m a serious proponent of voting. There is too much at stake not to make my voice heard. Today is midterm election day, and I’ve been more invested in midterms than I ever have in life. After the election of Donald Trump, I told myself I have to start paying attention more. I need to…
What It’s Like to be the Safe Black Person
This past weekend I went to see The Hate U Give. Seeing that movie left me with raw, unfiltered emotions. They talked about several subjects. Modern day racism and people’s inability to see themselves. The modern black family. Loyalty to your roots. The “snitches get stitches” culture. How black kids are taught to behave during police interactions….
Kanye West and the Illusion of Free Thought
Kanye has been on a tear this year. The rapper, once heralded for his wokeness, has aligned with Pres Trump in order to spark a conversation. At least that’s what he says. In the past 6 months, Ye has dropped some bombs on a black community that seemingly loves him. Loved him. However, he’s quickly falling…
The Right Victim
Ever since Dr. Christine Blasey Ford accused Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct the victim blaming is at an all time high. I’m used to it. When an unarmed black man is shot by the police, the deceased’s background is incessantly probed. Excuses are made as to justify the shooting, and we move on to the…
The Day We Have Forgotten
September 11th is a day that is marked in infamy within U.S. history. This is the largest attack on U.S. soil since Pearl Harbor. Those who were alive to remember the horror of that day become extremely reflective. If you look on social media, then you’ll see a lot of tributes to first responders. Thank the Lord…
Guest Blog Post
Good. Friday! We made it to the weekend! I hope that it is one of relaxation for you. First, I want to send out a thank you to all the readers of A Fresh Voice. I truly appreciate you taking the time to read my views. No matter how much we disagree, I can learn…
If You Are My Brother
Yesterday was a great deal to take in. A fire destroyed a London apartment building. A shooting occurred at a UPS Store in San Fra. Republican Rep. Steve Scalise and several others were was wounded from gun fire during congressional baseball practice. Too. Much. Tragedy. How do we deal with it all? Social media (Facebook anyway) was largely quiet outside of major news…
What I Learned in High School
The formative years of high school taught me many lessons – most of which were about girls – that I carry with me daily. One such lesson came when I was a sophomore. I had to use the bathroom, and asking teachers for time to perform this biological task proved to be tedious. So, I had…
Why Black History Month is Relevant
In the good-natured American way, Black History Month is questioned more and more each year. It seems as though a certain sect of people find this month to be useless and, well, racist. Yes, folks. People consider Black History month to be racist. It’s as if a whole month dedicated to the history of one…
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