Live from Planet Woke
On a morning that was remarkable in no other way, the famous sports star stared into the bathroom mirror, into his own face, and the huge problem hovering above it. A kinky revolution had sprouted atop his head as he’d slept. A tiny 2-inch Afro now stood triumphantly...
The Fare
You’re 15 minutes away and the meeting is starting. You’re the only one waiting and step closer to the sidewalk. You hold your hand towards heaven. Make eye contact with the next cab driver staring in your direction-a few years older, bearded like you, slightly fairer...
Hank Williams: Tech is hard for even the most talented African Americans
“Market makers,” wrote American entrepreneur and technologist Hank Williams shortly before he died, “are the folks that help new young companies and entrepreneurs by providing insight, mentoring, capital and relationships. “This part of the tech world is driven by all...
San Francisco voters reject proposition to restrict Airbnb rentals
Published on The Guardian Airbnb has claimed “a victory for the middle class” in San Francisco after voters rejected proposals to restrict short-term vacation rentals.The campaign over Proposition F, or the “Airbnb initiative”, represented a characteristic split...
Protesters occupy Airbnb HQ ahead of housing affordability vote
Originally published in The Guardian Airbnb’s San Francisco headquarters has been occupied by protesters as the debate over affordability of the city’s housing reached fever pitch ahead of a crucial local vote on 3 November.Protesters were campaigning in support of...
Reflecting the Shared Experiences of Her Community: An Interview with Blavity CEO Morgan DeBaun
Originally published on All Digitocracy In a little more than a year, Blavity-the news and entertainment site focused on Black Millenials, has become one of the most innovative voices in online media.Created by Morgan DeBaun and her long time friend Jeff Nelson, the...
Mapping the Musical Genome w/ Pandoras Tim Westergren
The internet is a like a musical easter egg hunt for the dedicated audiophile. Between podcasts, digital downloads, music blogs and the nearly infinite amount of music services, its possible to find just about anything online if youre the persistent type. But if...
Jackie
The 1st time you meet Jackie she asks if you date then offers to suck your dick before you answer. You’re on the late night shift, leaned against the late night entrance smoking when she approaches. 6 feet of platinum blonde, wide shouldered working girl standing...
Queer Questions Interview: Taijhet Nyobi
Queer Questions is a series of short Q&A’s with writers featured in The Black Futurist Projects: New Queer Black reading and performance on July 6th. Check out the Facebook event page for more info and to RSVP. Taijhet Nyobi is an artist of African descent,...
Queer Questions Interview: Bushmama Africa
Bushmama Africa. Bush (as she is called in community), is currently the Master Teacher at Black Star Academy and poet, workshop facilitator and spiritual healer based in Oakland. As an arts designer, visual and performance artist her past works include: Featured...
