I’m a Creep for Black People.

It’s Homecoming at like 68 HBCUs this weekend, including the one I graduated from and the one I work for. It’s a magical and nostalgic time of year. As I walked across campus through a sea of people who looked like me, I realized I’m a creep for Black people. I wasn’t at my ‘home by […]

90’s Gospel Choirs Were Extra AF.

I miss the old choirs of my childhood. Groups like Hezekiah Walker & the Love Fellowship Crusade Choir, Donald Lawrence & the Tri-City Singers and Sounds of Blackness. First of all they were extra AF; from the outrageous outfits, to fully choreographed routines and of course, ridiculous modulations. Y’all remember the full concerts on videotape? I […]

Why Did I Have to be Fat?

As I struggled to get up this morning to work out, then sighed in annoyance as I laced up my tennis shoes and finally as I huffed and puffed on the elliptical, I asked the Lord something I’ve wondered for a long time, “Why me? Why am I fat?” Why did this have to be […]

Be Prepared For What You Ask For.

I have a confession to make: I’ve been wanting it to feel like fall for weeks, and now that it does, I’m not ready. I was legit mad at my meteorologist every time he told me the temperatures would be upwards of 85 degrees–in October. How dare the sun continue to bake us almost a […]

I’m Shooketh: Black Panther Trailer

The new Black Panther trailer has me shooketh! When I saw the original trailer in June at a bar during the NBA championships, I clapped vigorously. My best friend told me to stop. Did I stop? Yes. But the excitement of seeing all that Black excellence in a film was worth some applause. When was […]

Hey, It’s Me Ashli.

I’ve had trouble with follow-through most of my 20s. Haven’t you? Maybe I should be more specific. I’ve had a trouble following through on the things I desire personally. Crazy right? We can complete a task at work or even for others, but have a difficult time doing it in our personal lives, about the […]

Am I Too Old For an IG Crush?

Am I too old to have a crush? An Instagram crush at that. I’m childish, huh? So I slid in this guy’s DMs last year. No, I’m not a chronic DM slider. He’s the only DM I’ve slid in, promise. Admittedly, when I did it, I had a few margaritas and was sitting at table […]

No New Friends.

When is it OK to lie? Even if by omission? I had a tough conversation with a friend about our future recently and found myself holding back. We’ve had an interesting friendship. It was all smoke and mirrors for nearly a decade until one day we woke up in our late 20s not knowing each other […]

I’m SICK of Black People.

That’s right, I’m sick of y’all. I’m sick of seeing and hearing about that Dove commercial that has y’all’s panties in a bunch and got you throwing out perfectly good hygiene products you desperately need. Have you even seen the full ad? Personally, I don’t have an issue with it. I also am tide of y’all picking […]