Dear Reader, It is time to say goodbye. My class is coming to a close and I will no longer be writing on this blog. I hope that you’ve had a wonderful time with me on this journey. I have chronicled all of my research for my capstone project. For those who don’t remember, my … Continue reading Finale Part 2: Revenge of the Review
Finale
Dear Reader, Our time is soon coming to a close. After December 13th, I will be done with my Senior Seminar course. I will be moving on to other courses with other professors. Hopefully, I will hear back from the graduate schools I applied to soon. This post is somewhat late due to my busy … Continue reading Finale
Black Barbie
Dear Reader, I hope you are having a wonderful day. Can I tell you a secret? Promise not to judge me too harshly? I love dolls. I think it’s because I was not allowed to have them growing up. My mom didn’t want me to have one because it was a girl’s toy. I was … Continue reading Black Barbie
The Best Foundation
Hello Reader, I hope you are having a delightful weekend. The weather is getting colder and the skies are getting greyer. In these times, we often retreat to retailers to buy a little happiness. For my friends who are interested in the makeup world, I have decided to discuss three foundations with the best shade … Continue reading The Best Foundation
Cultural Appropriation
Dear Reader, In one of my recent posts, I mentioned Cultural Appropriation. With Halloween in our rear view, I think that it might be important to discuss the topic. You might’ve seen a number of costumes that were examples of Cultural Appropriation and not even realized it. What exactly is Cultural Appropriation? Oxford Dictionary describes … Continue reading Cultural Appropriation
Cite Black Women Who Write Science Fiction
Hello Reader, This week I have been asked to speak on the topic of “Cite Black Women”. This is a movement that is encouraging educators and academics to integrate the work of black women into their studies. This movement fights for the recognition of the achievements of black women. I believe that this is a … Continue reading Cite Black Women Who Write Science Fiction
My Project
Hello Again Reader, I think I have figured out my topic. I am abandoning the Racism in Mainstream Drag project. It was a fun idea but I don’t think I could make a good project out of it. What I will be pursuing instead is the topic of black beauty in the current day and … Continue reading My Project
Black Hair, Don’t Care
Hello Reader, It has been an exhausting week of midterms, homework, and applying for graduate school. I am very much ready for Fall Break. I just realized that is next week so I’m very excited. This week, we will be sticking with our theme of black beauty. This week will primarily focus on black hair. … Continue reading Black Hair, Don’t Care
Afrofuturistic Style
Hello Reader, At the beginning of my posts, I mentioned that I would need to complete a final project for my senior capstone. Currently I am not sure what I am going to do. I am currently working with three ideas… Racism in the Modern Drag Scene. I have discussed this topic and have provided … Continue reading Afrofuturistic Style
L460: The Senior Capstone Blog at IUS 