It's Always About Race, Until It's Not
An Unpopular Opinion About the Shooting of Unarmed Teen Michael Brown I am going to post an unpopular opinion, broken down into three points, about the events in Ferguson and move on. I will not move...
View ArticleWhat Janay Rice and Jill Scott Have in Common
If you are thinking, Erin isn't this a blog for feminists about women's issues? What in the world took you so long to write about what a monster Ray Rice is? The truth is, I didn't want to write about...
View ArticleHow to Know If Your Date is a Feminist
So the truth is, I've dated... A LOT. When I moved to New York I wanted to make up for all those dorm room, jello shot filled hangouts. Not knocking the dorm room hangout, but that is not a date. Let...
View ArticleThe Scariest Thing About Traveling Alone
I love to travel. The truth is, I also enjoy traveling alone. It may sound sad and anti-social, but the loneliest I've ever felt was at a crowded party while the DJ played another Lady Gaga song. If...
View ArticleIn Defense of Not Dancing at Work
I love to dance. If you have ever been around me two vodka crans in, I am clearing the floor of "da club" or hyping people up in "da bahh." Dancing is a beautiful thing. Busting out goofy moves to...
View Article'Tis the Season... for Sisterhood
You cannot be a feminist if you hate women. Honestly, it's about the only hard rule. I rarely use the word "hate" because it is such a strong word, but I have to talk about it. I have to talk about...
View ArticleLost in Love: A Valentine's Word of Caution
I debated on writing this post for a few weeks- fine up until two hours ago. Valentine's Day is one of the few Holidays that brings out the absolute worst in people. This year I helped out in a flower...
View Article4 Top Feminists Posts This Week from non-Feminist Blogs
Rarely do I venture into blog curation-land. Mainly because there are other sites that do it better. I tell stories, and believe in staying in my lane. However, I came across a few posts this week that...
View ArticleWednesday's Woman to Woman Salute: Who Is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie?
This is the book that had me caught up. The title of this post should really be, "The Baddest Chick: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie." Adichie has inspired me over the past year and got me all in my feelings...
View ArticleWednesday's Woman to Woman Salute: The Next Generation of Women
The news over the past year has been pretty terrible. Any pessimist could easily point to the CNN news cycle as a reason to finish stockpiling their fall-out shelter with canned goods and guns, but I...
View ArticleThe Rebel Flag Is Down, In One State, Now What?
Symbols have meaning and illicit strong emotions. This is a fact. I will not argue that hateful symbols should be removed, but then what? While the media was telling us to argue with racists about...
View ArticlePoor Camille
The title of this post really says it all. Like if I didn't type another line I think everyone would understand exactly what this post was going to be and why I stopped. However, the show must go on......
View ArticleA Brief Story About Ethnic Authenticity and Interviews
"We wear the mask that grins and lies, It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes..." -Paul Laurence Dunbar As a freelancer, your life is filled with meetings, "projects," and temporary deals. Now that...
View Article6 Reasons Why Feminists Love Drake
I would like to believe that there is no longer a debate about Drake being kind of a big deal. Not only has he said it a few times, but if I had a dollar for every singing rapper that's been out since...
View ArticleAbout Love and Lists
At 20-something years old ,I've decided to make a list. The truth is, grown women make lists. In being fierce and independent and fabulous (FIF), women like me are encouraged to go after our goals and...
View ArticleWhy It's Almost Been a Year
It's been almost a year since I have written here. Some of you may have wondered why, some of you may not have noticed, but to get this thing back on track I feel the need to briefly explain. Lists are...
View ArticleWhen You’re Almost 30 and Underemployed -About 26 Things
Pretending to have it together is exhausting, so here goes… It seems, posting on this blog has turned into an annual affair at best. It has not been on purpose, or by design. The fact of the matter is,...
View ArticleAretha, Aspen, and Americana
What does it mean to travel for a tune? I have to start this post by saying that I had no idea a harmonica could be played the way Stevie Wonder played - sending notes out into the crowd carrying the...
View ArticleWhat James Baldwin and Sally Field Taught Me Last Weekend
I have a little more time on my hands these days. Fear is only insurmountable until you face it. Then, once you have looked "Fear" in the face, you realize that it only 5'2," pasty, sad, weak, and...
View ArticleWhen Women Decide to Save Themselves First
Photo by Calle Macarone Last week, I went through four different airports. My flight out of La Guardia to Toronto was particularly interesting. The safety instructions were delivered in English and...
View ArticleMy Conversation with Larry
Have you ever wandered into a shop and ended up having a 2+ hour long conversation with the owner, whom you've never met before? It may sound like an SNL skit, but it was more like Lord of the Rings....
View ArticleI Accidentally Burned All My Boats
When you think of the phrase "do what you gotta do," very rarely do you picture a beautiful field with daffodils and butterflies when a luxurious unicorn surrounded by a cloud of glitter rushes up. . ....
View ArticleWho Got the Sage?
Photo by Ricky Turner The word trauma is often reserved for very specific catastrophic events that happen to particular groups of people. In the popular culture, we think of hospital "trauma units"...
View ArticleIf You Master One Thing, Let It Be This
As the Internet creates more shards than the dark crystal, people are seeking guidance more than ever before. Astrologists have come back into fashion. Doulas are a must-have. You're downright...
View ArticleRights and Memories
*Revised on 7/21/20 as COVID-19 continues to ravage the U.S. My favorite thing that Americans do is reference the Constitution. If you are familiar with American history, or are just a really big...
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