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Sometimes, there are things in life people just don't talk about. I do. Read Marley K's essays on real-life situations people are often ashamed to talk about because society wants s to be nice and quiet. Read real-life lessons for real people.

Black Women

Marleyism Wisdom

Marleyisms first newsletter.

Parenting

When Hard Times Send Your Adult Children Back Home, Be Kind To Your Neighbors

Adult children returning home because of hardships due to the pandemic can wreak havoc on innocent neighbors.

Politics

The Republican Coup Is Back On Again

Trump and the GOP's coup efforts are back on again now that the second Impeachment Trial is over and Trump was acquitted. Authoritarianism…

Equality

I Can’t Get With Loving One Another

Because most white folks love themselves too much

Race

My Black History Inspires Me to Fight

Everyday Black women like my mother inspired me to fight not just for myself, but for Black people everywhere

Allyship

It’s Time For Black People To Take Their Rest

America is White folks’ problem right now.

Racism

When It Comes To Ending Racism, Most White People Can’t Focus

Intentionally losing focus on their roles in upholding White Supremacy is one way White people avoid addressing racism, and they’ve…

Racism

Did They Forget To Invite Me?

When White folks gather and don’t invite their Black neighbors.

Affairs

When The Children Came, The Love Went

Watching my neighbors grow apart after the children arrive from my kitchen window.

Life Lessons

Making Time For Strangers In The Age of Covid

Although I wanted to spend the day fishing alone, my new friend for the day Mr. Alex, had other plans.

White Allyship

Why I Want White People To Suffer Too

Sometimes the best lessons in life come from personal experiences.

Life Lessons

22 Ways My Life Has Changed Because of Trump’s Presidency

Thanks Vanilla Isis.

Politics

White People Love Racism More Than They Love Humanity

White people overwhelmingly chose racism, inequality, hate, and white rage in 2020.

Life Lessons

Why White Women Like Justice Barrett Make Me Sick

Unqualified White Women Love Playing Innocent, Taking Up Space They Know They Don’t Serve

Our Human Family

My Post-Election Guide to Surviving in a Dying United States

Finishing up 2020 with a good attitude, half of a rainbow, and all the players of Team Whoop-Ass-at the very least

Equality

My Fight To Have A White Shopping Experience

I Challenged The Publix Grocery Store Chain To Accommodate Black Hair and Beauty Needs, Because Black Hair and Skin Matters Too.

Allyship

Fieldnotes On Allyship, Working To Achieve Equality Together

The New Book “Field Notes On Allyship” Is A Great Tool To Help Allies and Anti Racism Advocates On Their Journeys.

White Supremacy

Why I’m Uncomfortable Giving Clean Slates To White AntiRacists

Antiracists Have Hurt Someone, Somewhere, and In Some Way. Their Victims Don’t Get Clean Slates and Fresh Starts.

Racism

The Kind of Black People Who Hate Black People

Let’s talk about these Daniel Camerons, Kanyes, Cubic Zurconias & Polyesters and the other anti-Black Blacks because I’m sick of them.

Racism

Black Lives Matter Will Be Over In A Moment

Because White people have short-attention spans and low tolerance levels for Black rebellion.

White Sup

Dear White Supremacy, I Want A Divorce

On the grounds of physical, emotional, verbal, abuse and neglect, financial abuse, withholding of affection, AND irreconcilable…

White Privilege

13 Ways To Easily Tell If You’re Racist

It’s really not that hard to tell if you want to know. Just take a long, hard, look over your life, privately.

Education

Was Desegregation A Blessing Or A Curse?

The more Black and Brown folks try to desegregate America, the angrier (and distant) white people become.

Race

Things That Make You Go Hmmmm…

Quarantine Thoughts.

Covid 19

It’s Time To Check In: How Are You All Doing?

I’m physically an emotionally exhausted. How are you coping with this new way of life?