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Acid Tongue, Brought To You By Whiteness.
Acid Tongue. That was my nickname in college. But it likely wouldn't have been if I weren't white. Don’t know what I’m talking about?...
Jessica Kiragu
Jul 21, 20234 min read


"What Do You Want Me To Do?"
It has happened again. Have you ever found yourself in this situation? You’re in a conversation with another person or a group of people,...
Jessica Kiragu
Jul 12, 20234 min read


Juneteenth. It’s Not About Being Woke.
I understand that Juneteenth has already passed, and I wrote about it earlier this month. However, I bring it up again this week because...
Jessica Kiragu
Jun 27, 20234 min read


What Do You Call Someone Who Doesn't Believe That It's June Yet?
A Maysayer. Ha! Terrible jokes aside, let’s consider why the naysayers we may encounter this month might be mistaken and how we need more...
Jessica Kiragu
Jun 8, 20234 min read


More Whiteness, More Problems.
You might remember Notorious B.I.G. warning us that “ mo money” brings “mo problems .” DaBaby said something similar years later . And...
Jessica Kiragu
May 31, 20233 min read


Once Upon A Time There Was A Bully…
We all know them - bullies - the ones who can't seem to live without terrorizing others. I bet many of you could name a few right now. I...
Jessica Kiragu
May 26, 20235 min read


A Nice Beach Day With The Chance Of Racism
“Maya! Maya!” my daughter called out to a new playmate. The two were soon playing together in the sand. I watched as they happily walked...
Jessica Kiragu
May 17, 20233 min read


“How Would You Feel If You Were White?”
“How would you feel if you were white?” My 7-year-old biracial daughter asked her black dad this question. "I don't know," he answered,...
Jessica Kiragu
May 10, 20233 min read


I Can Have All Black And Brown Friends…And I’m Still White.
And, in the United States, being white carries significance. Whiteness, a construct designed to establish and maintain racial...
Jessica Kiragu
Apr 26, 20235 min read
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