The PhD Isn't What I Thought

…I’d spent my entire high school and undergraduate career getting through the material. I wanted to dive in full force now; I wanted to be consumed by it. My devotion to this work is the primary reason I’m here.

We Date Disposable People

I’ve been told several times that I’m “too good of a friend,” and someone didn’t want to run the risk of losing me if something were to happen, but not work out. I am not disposable, so they’d rather pursue someone who is. 

WHERE ARE ALL THE BLACK PEOPLE?!

What’s up with dark-skinned women representation? How come they’re always relegated to lesser roles, or as the sidekick? How come biracial Black people always get the spotlight? Where are all the Black people?!