June 13, 2014

Femme Problems 124: The Proposal

I have always worked hard to get what I want. I don’t wait around for good things to happen to me; instead, I make them happen. I have a dream and a vision and before I know it, I’m on a mission. Such is the spirit of a true femme.
May 22, 2014

Femme Problems 123: A Broke Femme’s Guide to DC Black Pride

One of my favorite things about living in Washington, D.C. is Pride season. The weather is hot, the trees are blooming, and everyone starts breaking out their light attire. DC Black Pride is always my first guaranteed opportunity to break out my "light attire" and celebrate with the drool worthy folks I am happy to call queer family.
May 12, 2014

Opinion: Reacquainting Myself with Unapologetic Black Femme Goofiness

Ok grrl. Not gonna lie, I was not amused by the Saturday Night Live jest over forced slave breeding. Now, don't get me wrong, I stand and deliver for Leslie Jones. She's hilarious and a self-proclaimed top shelf bitch.
May 9, 2014

Femme Problems 122: Understanding My Femme Privilege

A while back, I wrote Five Lesbians to Avoid at the Bar, a femme problems article where I explored and even poked a little fun at certain bar clichés and stereotypes, such as the gold digging femme and the baby dyke.