

He Had a Dream
© 2018 by Nicki Pryor He had a Dream Yet it's still my Nightmare... The stares slicing The blank faces stabbing The uncomfortable glances...


Finally, A Wonder Woman Movie
...And it's all about men Editor's Note: The subscripts are everything! And you should pay attention to those almost as much as the...


Finding My Voice
I was born and raised in the DFW Metroplex in Texas. I’m a pale white girl, with strawberry blonde hair and lots of freckles. And while I...


I’ll Have Reconciliation, but Hold the Truth
This text is a response to last week’s post, “My Truth,” in which the author, Janelle Gray, writes about her decision not to sugar coat...


My Truth: A follow-up to Revolutionary Honesty
If I called JillisBlack an Instagram revolutionary, she would probably roll her eyes. She’s not into labels, titles, or pigeonholes. But...


Double Blue Card
At 23 I have been more than lucky to have travelled as much as I have. Of course, I worked hard to save lots of dollars to fund said...


Ain't No Half Steppin': Assimilate or Advocate (Part 1)
“Can’t I just ‘be’? No. No you can’t. You do not have the luxury to just be. You must be great.” This quote was taken from a recurring...


Welcome Home
Sometimes you never know the experience you’re having until you’ve had it. In South Africa, I sat on balconies in hammocks, I drank wine...


A Martyr In Her Bed Tonight
Posted on 07/12/2016 It was a swipe right, a short convo, a debate over the best Old Fashions and Black Russians, and a meeting downtown...


Sketch me as a woman
We judge people based on their sex, their creed, their chosen profession, or even the friendships they keep. And of course, women are...