I read this story over at my yawdie’s place, The Field Negro, about a (White) woman who decided to give up her (Black) adopted son after several months. “The first time I considered giving up D. I was lying alone in my oversized bed. It was about midnight, my children were asleep and my husband [...]
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A Disposable Life
Posted in Adoption, AfroSpear, AfroSphere, Anita Tedaldi, Child Exploitation, Critical Thinking, Family, Life, Love on October 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Canada Day 2009
Posted in AfroSpear, AfroSphere, Canada, Family, Life, News on July 1, 2009 | 6 Comments »
I love this country. I really love living in Canada. I also really love living in Ottawa, the capital, which is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Today on July 1st, we celebrate Canada Day, the 142nd year of confederation. Canadian history and society is by no means perfect. It has had it’s own troubled past and [...]
Elmo’s World of Families
Posted in AfroSpear, AfroSphere, Education, Elmo's World, Family, Life, Racism, Sesame Street on June 6, 2009 | 12 Comments »
One of the programs I love to watch with my little man is Sesame Street. It’s educational, fun and I watched it with my folks when I was a “little Asa”. I am entertained as I watch the little man count and (try to) sing along with the muppets. His favorite character is Elmo. He gets [...]
Happy Mother’s Day!
Posted in African Women, AfroSpear, AfroSphere, Family, Life, Love, Mother's Day, Women on May 10, 2009 | 2 Comments »
To the Queens who made us what we are today, we love you!


