June 2009
1 post
The Deadline Has Passed
Thank you to everyone who has contacted me, provided encouragement, submitted their work and shared their stories. You are appreciated.
April 2009
1 post
Ideas For Your Submission
Deadline for Submission: June 1, 2009
Write about your upbringing. How did you grow up? Talk about your childhood, family, traditions and values.
Discuss stereotypes, differences and memorable experiences growing up related to race and identity. Give specific examples of how you were[are] perceived and how it affected you.
Provide examples of what you believe may cultivate a cultural divide...
February 2009
3 posts
Open Call: Submissions for Anthology on Classism...
WANTED: Short, funny, introspective, real stories describing the dating experiences of Black women who believe classism has created obstacles in finding a suitable mate. I’m seeking creative nonfiction entries featuring a specific incident with a clear humorous focus. STORY LENGTH: Up to 800 words PAYMENT: For selected stories, I’ll pay the following one-time fees. (Word counts refer to...
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Classism and Dating in the Black Community →
Has growing up middle class created obstacles in finding a good Black man?
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"Book in Me"
Alright, so, I didn’t intentionally set out to create a blog. Yet, I think it’ll lend a little more clarification to what it is I am trying to explore with this project. This is a concept that I have had for some time now, following a conversation that I had with my girlfriends. We discussed a recent conversation that I’d had with my then-boyfriend, during which he admitted that...