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…
Tag: Thoughts
I Just Want….
I’m lying in a hotel bed with the urge to write. Tiredness has wrapped its hands around my body. Sleepiness is caressing my eyelids. It has been a long day. However, I have to fulfill this yearning to write. I have to get my creative juices flowing. I have to write the next great piece!…
Say Thank You
In the scheme of relationships, compliments play a huge role. I’m not talking about the meaningless “You’re so fine I’d drink your bathwater!” nonsense (If you think about it, that’s really gross!!). I mean showing appreciation when your significant other doesn’t feel the best. Be it looks, emotionally, or physically, compliments can really boost one’s…
Where’s My Phone?
There once was a time where I didn’t care where my phone was as long as it was in my general vicinity. Take it back further, and I can remember a time where I didn’t care about being able to be reached outside of my home. We used pay phones to call home. I used…
Pivotal Moments
If you’ve been following A Fresh Voice, then you know I write about my experiences being an African-American male a great deal. It’s not that this is my sole focus. I don’t walk around with a chip on my shoulder proclaiming my “blackness.” I don’t have my fist in the air screaming “FIGHT THE POWER” at…
Sweet Like Honey
It’s pitch black. Darkness and the warm sounds of my space heater surround me. My bed couldn’t get anymore comfortable, but somehow it does. My blanket traps in comforting heat. My pillow sinks in just right. Tranquillity has wrapped its arms around me. Serenity has kissed my forehead. This sleep is too good! All of…
Can You Hear Me?
Well guys, I made it to 100!! Yes, you are reading the 100th post here at A Fresh Voice: Thoughts, Opinions, and Truth. How exciting!! I’ve discussed a lot of subjects over the past five months, and I’ve come to realize something about myself. I’m a pretty passionate guy. This passion causes me to step up…
10 Minutes to Write
Good morning folks!! What can you write when you only have 10 minutes to finish? I would venture to say not much, but I’ll give it a try. This morning I woke up to pitch black and the buzzing of a space heater going. This is my usual morning, except I’m scrambling to get out…
The Difference Between A and ER
Editor’s Note: This post is going to take an in-depth look at the word “nigger.” As such, it will be used (as discreetly as possible) throughout this commentary. This post was not written with any intent to offend. Rather, it is to make people think about the ramifications of using this word. What’s the difference…
The Deception of Time
Through the many conversations I’ve had in real life or via social media, I’ve come to realize people have a common thought process on time. The phrase that I keep hearing/reading is as follows: It’s 2016. Aren’t we past that? The answer to this question is no, we aren’t past that. In fact, we are…
My Baby is Hungry
Breastfeeding in public has become quite the topic as of late. Actress Alyssa Milano has championed this cause posting several pictures of her breastfeeding her child uncovered. Women have followed suit proposing to “free the nipple” due to the oversexualization of breasts. Campaign ads have shown women in bathroom stalls breastfeeding their children with the…
Top 10 Awkward Moments
Life is FULL of awkward moments. Trust me, I’ve had plenty. Sometimes they are little things, and other times they are borderline offensive. Unintentionally of course. Whatever the case, if you live long enough, then you will undoubtedly have a moment that makes you want to crawl in a hole. Well…. chin up ole chap!…
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