By Lia Miller We’re just past a quarter of the way into 2016, and once again we are busy. Busy working, busy playing, busy dreaming, busy achieving—basically we’re busy being busy. Unfortunately, this isn’t unusual; in fact, it is the “American Way.” Well I’m sorry but I just can’t do that, I have to call a flag on the play. I am at a point where I have never felt more … [Read more...]
If Another One of These Chicks Asks Me if My Hair is Real…
By Lia Miller In the last 48 hours, I have had separate conversations with two acquaintances, both white females (one at my workplace and one at my children’s school) about my hair. Let me preface this post by saying I have 5-year old locs (or dreadlocks if you prefer). And for the last few months, I have been getting more and more into the spirit of do-it-yourself … [Read more...]