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Of Course They Don’t Trust Us.
Let’s be real—it makes sense that people of color don’t trust white people. I mean… do we even trust us? Photo by Bernard Hermant on...
Jessica Kiragu
May 282 min read


To the White Man Sitting at the Table by the Window….
My family and I have a regular routine of visiting this one restaurant. Recently, when we arrived and headed towards the entrance, I...
Jessica Kiragu
May 65 min read


Why Do I White So Hard?
"White people be out here white-ing so hard." A Black friend said this as we chatted and caught up on each other's lives. She mentioned...
Jessica Kiragu
Apr 46 min read


Racism Might Well Ruin Us.
It was a beautiful afternoon. The sun’s warmth felt heavenly on my skin. Every now and then, a cool breeze would come by, keeping the...
Jessica Kiragu
Mar 146 min read


“I Love Love.”
This was my kid’s answer to the question, “What is something you love about your family?” Drawing by the author’s child It came from one...
Jessica Kiragu
Feb 142 min read


“The Element”
“Don’t worry. Soon enough the element will be gone.” He said this to me as we stood in my front yard. He was a landscaper, and I really...
Jessica Kiragu
Jan 233 min read


A Little Help For A Gentler Holiday
The hustle and bustle of the holidays are in full swing. We’re rushing from event to event while closing out one year and preparing for...
Jessica Kiragu
Dec 24, 20242 min read


The Parking Lot Photographer.
Or same racism, different day. Photo by Russ Martin on Unsplash “Ma’am?” The voice came from behind me as I leaned into the car to strap...
Jessica Kiragu
Dec 15, 20243 min read


How To Be With Your Relatives This Holiday Season.
Don't. For those of us who don't have that option, proceed with caution. I'm kidding—sort of. Many of us yearn for connection, wholeness,...
Jessica Kiragu
Nov 20, 20244 min read
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