As I have argued elsewhere in this volume, whiteness has the political power to be elastic. Originating as it does not from nation or kin but from th… - Tressie McMillan Cottom

The real criticism was directed at her turn to slavery: “back in the slave days I would’ve never been single. I am six feet tall and I am strong! I’m just saying back in the slave days my love life would have been way better. Massa would’ve hooked me up with the best brother on the plantation.” It hurts to watch the video.

"I just like what I like" is always a capitalist lie.

I want to be able to show up and raise the hell at the precise right moment that might tip the scales in a way that will make something a little more clear, or a little bit more just, for people I care about…