Makiah-isms 2016: A Year in Review
I cried on my 24th birthday. I attended Sundance for the first time & considered missing my flight to see Birth of Nation. (I ended up not seeing it there […]
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20 Lessons I’ve Learned Since Leaving the Church
I haven’t been to church in over a year now, and I’ve been pondering how I should address what I’ve discovered along the way. If you’ve been following my blog […]
Counterfeit $20s & the Appeal of Harriet Tubman
When I discovered that Harriet Tubman–one of my favorite role models and revolutionary soul sistas–was set to replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill, I almost caused a scene. I immediately […]
Black History Month Playlist
In celebration of Black History Month, I created a music playlist for us to jam, reflect, and rock out to. The songs included reflect our history, our struggle, our joy, […]
When Women Refuse: A Metro Story
Tonight, a man approached me on the train platform in Hollywood and asked me if I wanted to be his “train buddy.” He said he was going to MacArthur Park, […]
#MLKNOW: The Moment We’ve Been Waiting For
Our generation had a moment this MLK Day. On Monday January 18, 2016 some of the greatest artists and activists of our time came together to commemorate the legacy of […]
Makiah-isms 2015: A Year in Review
It’s been an interesting year at Makiah-isms! From struggling to finish my thesis to starting a relationship and landing a full-time job, it’s been a long and surprising journey. In […]
