Black and White (Mississippi) Magic
My first job was at an alternative school. Though almost every kid there was white, that school still managed to be racist. More
Pulling Off Masks That Don’t Fit
Before I tell you what I found in public records, I have to bore you with my academic creds. It’s the shot I have at not being written... More
This is Not a Democracy: On the Realities of Voter Suppression and Voter Fraud
Voter suppression in America is not a myth. Its history is embedded in the nation’s history, and it continues today. More
Talking with the Past: Tips for Dementia Caregivers
Let’s take a minute to imagine you are going on a road trip. You start the journey as the driver, but at some point you find yourself in... More
Pulling Off Masks That Don’t Really Fit
Before I tell you what I found in public records, I have to bore you with my academic creds. It’s the shot I have at not being written... More
Black & White (Mississippi) Magic
Dredging up memories seems pointless to some. If we can't take those moments and learn from them, they would be right. Healing doesn't work... More
Southern Identity and the Weight of Symbols
In 2007, Rich Cohen wrote an essay for Vanity Fair called “Becoming Adolf.” Cohen’s idea, which he openly conceded was reckless, was... More
Dehumanization and Just a Wee Talk of Murder
The last few days, a certain type of man has been crawling across our Facebook page like a bag of cockroaches exploded. I’ve been keeping... More
COVID-19 & Corporate Morality
I like money. I especially like my money. I am a wife and mom who works hard, and although I do love to shop for myself and my family, I... More
Struggling with “Consent”? My Dog Can Help
Doppler is the younger of my two dogs—I call them both puppies. They are both (technically) seniors. Doppler was nine months old when we... More