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David Oyelowo’s Wife Is Wicked: Part 2

Posted on February 5, 2018
by Malaka
with 24 Comments

January 2nd, 2018 10:01 am A woman’s squealing voice shatters the silence. “David, darling!” A man yawns. It is the yawn of a man content with his life and all that he surveys. “Yes, darling?” Footsteps pound down the stairs, announcing the arrival of…

How I Ended Up On the Set Of The Hit Television Series, ‘Outlander’

Posted on December 21, 2017
by Malaka
with 12 Comments

Ok guys. I KNOW it seems like this is the year where I’ve deliberately fallen into stuff (i.e. on my back being dry humped in a DC club by a random stranger or becoming the sole provider of reusable grocery totes for a local deli…

Dear White People: Telling Black People That They Are ‘Not Like Other Black People’ Is Not a Compliment.

Posted on November 7, 2017
by Malaka
with 3 Comments

I suppose I should’ve been ready for it. It was a Monday afternoon, after all. These sorts of things only happen during queer times. Like when the 13th of the month falls on a Friday, when the moon is full during its lunar cycle, and…

‘De Ting Go Skrrrr Ka’ Guy is a Ghanaian. Here Are Some of the Clues I Purposely Ignored.

Posted on September 19, 2017
by Malaka
with 2 Comments

De ting go skkrrrrr ka has made its way into and took over the zeitgeist of September 2017. Very few pop culture moments have staying power beyond 3 weeks, and as the interest in this one begins to wane, we give thanks to the BBC,…

There Are No ‘Bro Code’ Discounts in Entrepreneurial Families

Posted on September 13, 2017
by Malaka
with 2 Comments

My husband and I are entrepreneurs. He writes code for a living and I sell any and everything. I’m not saying that to be funny. From essential oils to smutty books (and I think I just came up with an idea for a combo pack!),…

How Do Our Vets Feel About Seeing Nazi’s Thrive on American Soil?

Posted on August 17, 2017
by Malaka
with 3 Comments

My grandfather (may he party in eternal peace) served in the United States army for 3 years. He was stationed at an air force base in Georgia where he worked as a cook and received distinction for his prowess as a thespian. (Now I know…

RompHims Are the Next Logical Step in Men’s Fashion

Posted on May 22, 2017
by Malaka
with 3 Comments

Let us be honest with one another: Where men’s fashion is concerned, it’s been a race to (and in many cases, from) the crotch for a very long time. I don’t generally keep a keen eye out for male fashion – primarily because it’s so…

Even God and Your Daddy Know #MenAreTrash

Posted on May 15, 2017
by Malaka
with 5 Comments

Beloveds: I won’t be keeping you long this morning. I just stopped by to share a word that God confirmed in my spirit late in the midnight hour. Yesterday was Mother’s Day, and the occasion was nearly overshadowed by the kvetching of a certain group…

James Comey Discovers White People Behavior Can Have Black People Consequences.

Posted on May 12, 2017
by Malaka
with 2 Comments

Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey this week. What is unclear is if Comey’s firing came on the heels of a recommendation from the Deputy Attorney General or - if as Trump announced on Lester Holt’s interview on Thursday – he had made the…

How To Survive Those Terrifying Moments When An Airline Won’t Let You Pee

Posted on April 28, 2017
by Malaka
with 0 Comments

The airline industry is just out of control. There hasn't been a week that's gone by this month that hasn't featured some form of passenger abuse. As a rule, I do not to travel by air. Unless the chances of reaching my destination are absolutely…