I Do See Color 2025 (on Substack)
“Seeing” color is no more a problem than “seeing” height. Disrespect and discrimination solely based on melanin and offensive stereotypes are the real issue.
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19. Retirees wouldn't allow Equity Arc teen musicians' dream to be shattered ~ Trump's anti-DEI vendetta stopped Black and brown students from performing with the U.S. Marine Band
18. BlackTechLogy: Never sell your likeness in photos without a signed, officially written contract ~ That time an artist got upset because I wanted to read a legal contract before she could draw my picture
17. BlackTechLogy: Don't be like DOGE, keep your online calendar private ~ If you have a Gmail account, is your Google calendar set to private?
16. Eugenics was the one thing I underestimated with Elon Musk supporters ~ The most condescending part of anti-DEI supporters
15. My side-eyed views at former Republicans, 'recovering' Republicans and Black Republicans ~ Why I'm not buying into the argument that all women will save America from Trump
14. 8 subtle things you can wear or do to celebrate Black History Month ~ Does being excited about Afrocentrism come across too pressed? Maybe, maybe not
13. I spent two hours looking at the Statue of Liberty's feet ~ The millionth reason I love Malcolm Jamal Warner's 'NAH' podcast so much
12. If you won't stand up to your racist grandfather, stop asking Kendrick Lamar to stand up to Trump ~ The Super Bowl performance I went from being excited about to being wary
11. One Black Woman's Vote: For the next 28 days, I will treat Trump like he treats Black History Month ~ This insignificant man will be blocked out by those who are not afraid of him
18. BlackTechLogy: Never sell your likeness in photos without a signed, officially written contract ~ That time an artist got upset because I wanted to read a legal contract before she could draw my picture
17. BlackTechLogy: Don't be like DOGE, keep your online calendar private ~ If you have a Gmail account, is your Google calendar set to private?
16. Eugenics was the one thing I underestimated with Elon Musk supporters ~ The most condescending part of anti-DEI supporters
15. My side-eyed views at former Republicans, 'recovering' Republicans and Black Republicans ~ Why I'm not buying into the argument that all women will save America from Trump
14. 8 subtle things you can wear or do to celebrate Black History Month ~ Does being excited about Afrocentrism come across too pressed? Maybe, maybe not
13. I spent two hours looking at the Statue of Liberty's feet ~ The millionth reason I love Malcolm Jamal Warner's 'NAH' podcast so much
12. If you won't stand up to your racist grandfather, stop asking Kendrick Lamar to stand up to Trump ~ The Super Bowl performance I went from being excited about to being wary
11. One Black Woman's Vote: For the next 28 days, I will treat Trump like he treats Black History Month ~ This insignificant man will be blocked out by those who are not afraid of him
Advertisement ~ Recommended Reads on Amazon
As an Amazon affiliate, I earn a percentage from purchases with my referral links. I know some consumers are choosing to boycott Amazon for its DEI removal. However, after thinking about this thoroughly, I want to continue promoting cool products from small businesses, women-owned businesses and (specifically) Black-owned businesses who still feature their items on Amazon. As of the first date of Black History Month 2025, each new post will ALWAYS include a MINIMUM of one product sold by a Black-owned business. (I have visited the seller’s official site to verify that Amazon Black-owned logo.) I am (slowly) doing this with older, popular posts too. If you still choose to boycott, I 100% respect that decision.
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10. Black-owned businesses can survive without anti-DEI Target ~ Black consumers, be careful with Black-owned businesses who care more about luxury than equality
9. Please tell Katt Williams to have a piping hot mug of STFU before speaking about VP Kamala Harris again ~ Regardless of Trump's anti-DEI antics about MLK Day, Juneteenth and Black History Month, IDSC will honor all of the above
8. Post-backlash from anti-DEI campaign, Air Force resumes with showing Tuskegee Airmen and WWII women videos ~ Tuskegee Airmen stunt confirms how much Trump plans to desperately erase Black history
7. Snoop Dogg supports same president trying to give death penalty to drug sellers ~ Menthol ban removed, WHO removed: Is Trump trying to kill black people? (Original article on One Black Woman's Vote.)
6. Yes, dog walkers are political activists too ~ The cat Rover job that I just wasn't comfortable with taking
5. Ms. Jackson proves to be 'nasty' to Vice President Kamala Harris ~ Janet Jackson thinks VP Kamala Harris has a secret white father
4. Slandering black women for going to college has to stop ~ The most cringeworthy moment in Scottie Beam's and Desus Nice's "Bet" podcast was a response to Tyler Perry's "Six Triple Eight" film
3. Former President Obama does not have the luxury of being Bruce Fischer ~ Why it's annoying to hear social media users complain about Obama and Trump chatting
2. Even with women's increasing careers as veterinarians, why are there so few Black women? ~~ When men flee career fields where women thrive
1. 10 lessons learned from watching 'The Jacksons: Next Generation' ~ TUBI once again brings back slept-on reality shows
9. Please tell Katt Williams to have a piping hot mug of STFU before speaking about VP Kamala Harris again ~ Regardless of Trump's anti-DEI antics about MLK Day, Juneteenth and Black History Month, IDSC will honor all of the above
8. Post-backlash from anti-DEI campaign, Air Force resumes with showing Tuskegee Airmen and WWII women videos ~ Tuskegee Airmen stunt confirms how much Trump plans to desperately erase Black history
7. Snoop Dogg supports same president trying to give death penalty to drug sellers ~ Menthol ban removed, WHO removed: Is Trump trying to kill black people? (Original article on One Black Woman's Vote.)
6. Yes, dog walkers are political activists too ~ The cat Rover job that I just wasn't comfortable with taking
5. Ms. Jackson proves to be 'nasty' to Vice President Kamala Harris ~ Janet Jackson thinks VP Kamala Harris has a secret white father
4. Slandering black women for going to college has to stop ~ The most cringeworthy moment in Scottie Beam's and Desus Nice's "Bet" podcast was a response to Tyler Perry's "Six Triple Eight" film
3. Former President Obama does not have the luxury of being Bruce Fischer ~ Why it's annoying to hear social media users complain about Obama and Trump chatting
2. Even with women's increasing careers as veterinarians, why are there so few Black women? ~~ When men flee career fields where women thrive
1. 10 lessons learned from watching 'The Jacksons: Next Generation' ~ TUBI once again brings back slept-on reality shows