The Silent Burden: What Men Really Worry About but Rarely Say

Very early in life, we begin to worry about being liked. That little girl in dance class—does she like me? The boys on the playground—will they let me join in their game? Our first social concerns arrive before we even understand the concept of self-worth, yet they shape so much of who we become. As we grow older, the worries evolve but never really leave. … Continue reading The Silent Burden: What Men Really Worry About but Rarely Say

Black Women Are Trophies Too

“Do you date dark skinned girls?”  My brother upon meeting my now wife, asked me this question. Why would he ask if I have a preference of skin colour with who I date? Somewhere in his consciousness is this idea that some men prefer a “browning” (a “browning” is just a light skinned black person). The converse is true but not as popular as the … Continue reading Black Women Are Trophies Too