White women, sit down before you digest this. And I mean that with the full love of truth and the full warning of discomfort. Because this is not the kind of conversation where you get to skim, clutch your pearls, say “how sad,” and keep scrolling. This is the kind of conversation that asks you…
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Centering whiteness is one of those things that can happen so fast in a conversation that by the time everyone realizes it, the whole room has already been hijacked. One minute, people are talking about harm. The next minute, they are managing white feelings. One minute, the conversation is about what happened to Black people,…
Centering whiteness is one of those things that can happen so fast in a conversation that by the time everyone realizes it, the whole room has already been hijacked. One minute, people are talking about harm. The next minute, they are managing white feelings. One minute, the conversation is about what happened to Black people,…
White supremacy culture is sneaky because too many people only know how to recognize it when it is wearing a hood, carrying a flag, yelling a slur, or standing in the middle of some obvious hate rally acting like history did not already embarrass them enough. But white supremacy culture is not just the loud,…
White supremacy culture is sneaky because too many people only know how to recognize it when it is wearing a hood, carrying a flag, yelling a slur, or standing in the middle of some obvious hate rally acting like history did not already embarrass them enough. But white supremacy culture is not just the loud,…
Some stories are not just about taxes. Some stories are about power looking at accountability and saying, “Not today, not tomorrow, not ever.” That is what this Trump and IRS settlement feels like. Because let’s be real. If a regular person owed the IRS money, missed filings, had questionable deductions, or found themselves under a…
Some stories are not complicated because the facts are hard to understand. They are complicated because the people in power are hoping you get too tired to follow the money. That is where we are with David Venturella and ICE. David Venturella is expected to become acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after…
White privilege is one of those phrases that makes some people act like you just walked into their house, kicked over the coffee table, and accused their grandma of a federal crime. Let’s talk about that. Because every single time somebody says “white privilege,” there is a whole crowd of white folks who immediately start…
Some stories are not complicated because the facts are hard to understand. They are complicated because the people in power are hoping you get too tired to follow the money. That is where we are with David Venturella and ICE. David Venturella is expected to become acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after…
White privilege is one of those phrases that makes some people act like you just walked into their house, kicked over the coffee table, and accused their grandma of a federal crime. Let’s talk about that. Because every single time somebody says “white privilege,” there is a whole crowd of white folks who immediately start…
There are some stories that make you stop and ask one very simple question: why did we need a vote for this in the first place? Chicago just moved to ban police officers with ties to extremist groups from serving in the Chicago Police Department, and yes, that is important. But let’s be honest. The…
Yesterday, folks online were celebrating what looked like a rare moment of backbone: a Hampton Inn in Lakeville, Minnesota reportedly canceled reservations tied to DHS and ICE agents. People took it as a hotel saying no to ICE. Today, Hilton stepped in and shut that down fast. Hilton says that location is a franchise, meaning…
These portraits are shot like an interrogation room, not a magazine spread. Harsh light, unforgiving distance, and zero effort to soften the reality. And the most telling part is not the pores or the makeup. It is the comfort. It is the ease. It is how normal they look while doing things that are not…
Welfare is an economic issue, not a racial one. Let me be clear. What is happening right now is a choice. People in power decided that families can wait for food while enforcement never waits for funding. They wrote that choice into budgets and memos and press lines and they expect the public to swallow…
Welcome back to Microaggressions and Margaritas, where I unpack the delightful chaos of living in a “quiet” neighborhood that somehow manages to be equal parts suburban sitcom and neighborhood thriller. This week’s feature? Our home association chat, where raccoons, crows, coyotes, and one very small dog named Coco became the stars of the show. The…
A whole lot of people are comfortable with racism not being a dealbreaker. That is the point. In 2025 we are watching policies hit Black and Brown communities in real time. Equity is rolled back, book bans keep rising, and the phrase law and order gets used like a dog whistle for who is protected…
Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Davone Madison. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below. CanvasRebel : Profile Article I co-founded PXD Media & Entertainment with my life and business partner, Pam “PJ” Jackson. Our very first production was Kooking With Kush, which became our crash…
You’ve likely seen the image with a bold text stating, “If one trans shooter makes you think all trans people are dangerous…” It’s a callout, a mic-drop moment, and necessary as hell. Because yes, people stay looking for reasons to hate trans folks and they’ll use any tragedy to do it. But Who Are They…
Back in 2016, I found myself brokenhearted after a painful breakup with a girlfriend who wasn’t good for me and I thought truly loved me. I was living in New York City at the time, and I needed something — anything — to help me rebuild myself. That’s when I discovered SGI Buddhism. It wasn’t…
When people step into our home, they always admire the art. Recently, we purchased a new piece by Washington D.C. and based artist Reggie Gillumo, titled Delivering the Crown. It’s bold, powerful, and unapologetically Black ….just like the culture it represents. But the real flex? Ninety percent of the art in our home is by…
Life After 50: My Ultimate Guide to Enjoying Music Festivals in Style If you told me 30 years ago that I’d still be going to music festivals in my 50s and loving every minute….I might’ve laughed. But here I am, just returning from an unforgettable weekend at Lollapalooza 2025 in Grant Park, Chicago, and let…
When I first moved into this quiet little neighborhood with PJ , I thought I was signing up for peace, good landscaping, and maybe the occasional friendly wave from a neighbor. What I didn’t realize was that the real entertainment would be happening right on my phone inside our homeowners association group chat. As one…
This past week in therapy, PJ and I had to unpack a disagreement that left us distant for almost two days. It started one morning when I wanted to vent about something that was on my mind. PJ, being a morning person who likes to ease into her day quietly, wasn’t giving me her full…
In therapy, PJ and I were introduced to something called The Sound Relationship House by our therapist who we love, and it has become one of the most helpful ways to understand our relationship. At first glance, it looked like a simple diagram, but as our therapist walked us through it, I realized it’s really…
One of the most impactful lessons our couples therapist has shared with us is the idea of the Love Bank. It’s a concept that comes from Drs. John and Julie Gottman, two of the most respected names in the world of relationship science. The principle is simple but powerful: every interaction you have with your…
Let me set the scene. It was the middle of the pandemic. The world was on fire. Literally. Borders were closing, cities were shutting down, and inside my New York coop, I was in the middle of my own personal shutdown — a divorce. While the world hit pause, so did I. I was stuck…
When we first started creating content, we had no idea just how many photos of ourselves we’d need. We used to take pictures purely for fun or to capture memories. But once we started building a new website and launching new social media pages, we realized that most of our old photos were outdated—or just…
As I ventured deeper into the digital realm, embracing the roles of a podcast co-host with PJ, a blogger on this website, YouTuber on our channel, E-book Author, Anti-Racism Educator and Activist and Content Creator I quickly learned a fundamental truth: The more content you create, the more you invite the world into your personal…
We’re enjoying couples therapy together, and we’re proud to say we took this journey to heal ourselves and strengthen our relationship. Was our relationship broken? No…..but we hit a tough spot and needed a little help getting through it. Once we worked through that challenge, we decided to keep going to couples therapy because our…
Meg and I just came back from our first adventure together, and while it went well, I must admit I feared it could be the end of our friendship. You often hear stories of women who go on trips together and come back as enemies. I’ve always wondered what could happen in just 3-4 days…
This is the story of two Black women, myself and Brandi Smith. We both hail from Queens, NYC, and identify as queer women. Interestingly, we had never met in person until July 2025, which was eight months after we embarked on a business venture together. Our connection began on Facebook where we were just another…
My Journey to Friendship in Chicago As life would have it, I found myself moving to Chicago three years ago, not out of desire for a change of scenery or for work, but because of love, I moved here to be with my life partner Pam. At 48, I believed my circle of friends with…
I’ve packed up my life in Far Rockaway, Queens NY, and set my sights on a fresh start in the South Loop area of Chicago because of love. Dating Pam for over a year starting becoming a lot so we decided to make a relationship more stable and me moving to chicago seem like a…
I’m Davone, or just “Day” for short, and I’m excited to welcome you to my very first blog entry. If you’re seeking a place where heart, humor, and hustle meet, you’ve definitely come to the right spot. I was born in the vibrant and raw streets of New York, but now I call Chicago home.…