by Nneka M. Okona
Some weeks ago when talks about Lena Dunham, sexual curiosity and explorationas a child were the hot topics of conversation, all I could think about was how that experience was for me, as a Black woman. And well, my narrative went quite differently.
What Early Sexual Experimentation Was Like for this Black Girl
Reviewed by For Harriet
on
November 17, 2014
Rating: 5
It has been two years since my daughter was born and every night while putting her to sleep I think about the person she will one day become. I think about the daunting task parents have in raising confident, kind, and productive members of society. I sit in her dark bedroom and also think about the challenges she will one day face and my heart aches with pain. I am reminded of a quote by Debra Ginsberg.
Six PIeces of Advice I Wish Someone Had Given Me When I Was a Kid
Reviewed by For Harriet
on
August 12, 2014
Rating: 5
