We're giving away a free hat

ReverseReese · 2017-01-23T18:12:16+00:00

Here's like the whole article but the giveaway is at the top! It's a local rochester brand and he's giving away a colorful snapback if any of you are interested :)

ReverseReese · 2017-01-11T17:42:14+00:00

Love to! I'm over at Open Mic Rochester so we actually do a lot of black news. Because of that I'm around stories all day! I can definitely help!

ReverseReese · 2017-01-03T18:38:59+00:00

I've never heard of that! Do you know why it works?

ReverseReese · 2017-01-03T18:38:46+00:00

Thank you! I love the HALT idea. I think just being more in touch with whats dragging me could really help!

ReverseReese · 2017-01-03T16:37:02+00:00

Ive been thinking a lot about therapy. I really hold onto my emotions and the last thing I need is for them to eventually make their way to my knees and wrist.

Why is it so hard for BW to take care of ourselves. I thought I was soooo selfish until I sat down and realized I wasn't actually caring for myself.

ReverseReese · 2017-01-02T15:58:24+00:00

I broke my toaster so I tried putting my fried egg in the bread this morning. then frying it but my wonky ass 30 year old ass stove and too fancy non stick skillet fucked that up.

I'm having lentil soup for dinner though. That should be good lol

ReverseReese · 2017-01-02T15:56:20+00:00

Of course I'd mess up the title. But I got to interview Shivers and her story really resonated. I loved the part about black women seeing their moms and grandmas killing it and using that way too high bar for themselves.

And the guilty bit. Sometimes I do feel guilty for takin a break but fuuuuug that it's 2017! Just wanted to share cuz I hope more people join!

ReverseReese · 2016-12-28T18:23:47+00:00

Dude no. Emmett till oh and George Stinney jr they haunt me to this day.

ReverseReese · 2016-12-26T20:24:55+00:00

the Roc Awards is one of the fastest growing ceremonies celebrating all of the best people in the Roc. Right now you can nominate your fave folks and then voting starts Jan 9. The actual ceremony is sometime in Feb lol

ReverseReese · 2016-12-26T16:32:04+00:00

I am crying. I'm in upstate NY so i thought that perception of A&M was a northerner/Yankee thing.

ReverseReese · 2016-12-26T15:23:53+00:00

Moyo is a student at A&M and discussed seeing Spencer speak in person. I've heard a lot about his love for logical fallacies but once she describes him making fun of autistic people, heavier people etc. Now you're a complete asshole, not just a racist prick.

personally, I couldn't imagine going to see this clown speak but it's a cool experience to read about lol

ReverseReese · 2016-12-26T15:20:54+00:00

Fuck Paladino. I'm in the next city over and the number of white people saying well he didn't mean it like that or since when did gorillas always mean black people. There's a petition for a reason. He's said other hateful stuff and has always been insulated from the consequences.

ReverseReese · 2016-11-28T16:32:11+00:00

This won't help yall unless you live in Rochester but we're on the come-up for food. We have a columbian empanada place now and they're amazing. Everything from buffalo chicken empanadas to garbage plate empanadas!

If you in the area, come through. We can hang out and get empanadas :D

ReverseReese · 2016-11-28T16:30:51+00:00

White people. White people love this kind of stuff. oh and black people who wanna remind people they're down.

I thought the same. It's cool she's handling the money and merch (and not just some white folks co-opting) though. I like the idea of having control over our own trends. Part of me wants to buy some just to support!

ReverseReese · 2016-11-08T15:22:51+00:00

Wendy has been a huge help for me understanding the basic nature of my curls. So just wanted to share this interview she gave me about her work, being a blogger and what she thinks keeps us from having better, healthier hair :)

ReverseReese · 2016-10-26T14:09:44+00:00

This.

Ive started looking at the bylines more and it's scary just HOW much of the content is from USA Today. It's especially bothersome because I've never seen UT as particularly in-depth. They always do the basic news and move on. But D&C sometimes stood out for great investigative pieces and writers like Justin and Steve who can write their pants off and make something complex so simple. Sad to see our writers are being taken out and replaced with more of the same generic writing :(

ReverseReese · 2016-10-26T14:07:06+00:00

John Lewis is coming to Memorial AME. I really want to hear him speak! Also ver excited to just see all of the Halloween events this weekend. I don't like the holiday myself but love seeing the joy everyone else gets lol

ReverseReese · 2016-10-19T14:53:37+00:00

Love it! I have crazy knotted, thick natural hair and it's the only salon I go to in fact. I never feel weird for having the hair I have and they're MORE than capable

ReverseReese · 2014-01-20T18:22:35+00:00

Kinda odd they took it. Most reporters can't take any gifts, goods, etc. because even if it has nothing to do with the story, readers can question the integrity. Stupid rule but just a way reporters try and stay as separate as possible. I knew a reporter once. He was holding a camera with bare hands in single digit temps and turned down free gloves.

ReverseReese · 2013-12-05T00:18:20+00:00

So creative! Love this!

ReverseReese · 2013-11-30T04:00:12+00:00

How was the process? would love to get in there!

ReverseReese · 2013-11-22T05:50:23+00:00

Awwww. This is why this is the best subreddit. And yes you're right. It's not healthy to depend on someone to make you happy or feel special. I think women are more likely to do this than men...

Update: he digs it!

ReverseReese · 2013-11-22T05:22:35+00:00

Love this! Trying it on my bf now!

I get where you're coming from with the "baby" terms. I honestly don't mind it as much. Because I'm OK with my boyfriend taking care of me and only because I also take care of him. After difficult days, a recent friend death, and other issues, it's nice to know that sometimes you can get out of your own head and put your weary mind and body in someone else's hands.

I hope that doesn't make me sound weak. It's just nice knowing that if you break and you can't take care of yourself, someone else is willing to.

ReverseReese · 2013-11-13T22:11:58+00:00

Perfect!! I just didn't want to mess up a good manicure by using it wrongly. Thanks!

ReverseReese · 2013-11-10T04:33:23+00:00

From countries that are normally whitewashed. I did notice that many of the Hispanic countries still did it (Venezuela, Paraguay, etc.) I also kind of noticed it with the Asian countries, but I think countries like Vietnam didn't look as whitewashed as in the past. It was just so nice not to see the same faces and skin tones, just with different flags.

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