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Mar 31
1 min

Whatever Happened to Regular Phone Calls?

I had such a lovely conversation today with an ex-colleague. No Zoom. No Facetime. Just a regular ass phone call. Remember those? Ok,...

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Why is January (Not Jones) Always the Slowest One Out the Door?

Renese

Feb 1
2 min

Why is January (Not Jones) Always the Slowest One Out the Door?

Seriously, why is January always the slowest one out the door? “Yea, I’m about to leave...but what about that thing with Jocelyn though?”...

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Renese

Jan 26
2 min

On the Subway Again!

I have been very privileged during this pandemic. I have a car. In New York. It’s a luxury that most people tell you to sell before you...

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Renese

Dec 30, 2020
2 min

“Soul” Pierced My Soul

My partner and I just finished watching Disney’s Soul, and O-M-G. Me in real time: SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT! That...

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Another Case of What The Heck Do I Write About?

Renese

Dec 27, 2020
1 min

Another Case of What The Heck Do I Write About?

One of my 2020 New Year’s resolutions was to write two blogs posts a month. I’ve been able to stick to that for almost every month. Kudos...

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I Think God Would Swipe Left on A Lot of You Niggas

Renese

Nov 18, 2020
2 min

I Think God Would Swipe Left on A Lot of You Niggas

It’s 9:11p. My hair is deep conditioning under a yellow plastic cap. Classic New York Jazz is playing on YouTube, and like all wash days,...

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How to Plan a Zoom Birthday Party...Because People Ain't Following Instrx During The COVID

Renese

Nov 13, 2020
4 min

How to Plan a Zoom Birthday Party...Because People Ain't Following Instrx During The COVID

Welp! You’re probably reading this because you just got news that your city is forcing you to stay indoors again because idiots don’t...

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Trump is the Real-Life Biff Who Needs His Ass Beat

Renese

Sep 30, 2020
2 min

Trump is the Real-Life Biff Who Needs His Ass Beat

I’m literally talking about throwing hands. Knocking him out. Making him see colors. That kind of beating. Because there are just some...

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Ruby is The Black Folks with a Seat at The Table Who Don’t Say Shit...

Renese

Sep 17, 2020
3 min

Ruby is The Black Folks with a Seat at The Table Who Don’t Say Shit...

...but show up to the Black people meetings to complain about what white folks are and are not doing. You know who I’m talking about. And...

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Renese

Aug 31, 2020
2 min

the temptation to leave new york.

Everybody seems to be doing it...or so they say. And here I am – paying $1,600 for a one-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn while my...

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BAECATION on BLOCK ISLAND in the Age of COVID

Renese

Aug 26, 2020
3 min

BAECATION on BLOCK ISLAND in the Age of COVID

Travel, anyone? We’re all hurting from not being able to travel in the way that we want because of the COVID. A simple walk to the...

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Renese

Jul 31, 2020
2 min

Someone Stole My Air Conditioner

Right now, I’m writing this from my boyfriend’s apartment. The man has floor air units in each room. (He got money) And at this moment, I...

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Ismael Brown

Jul 31, 2020
3 min

Give Me a Break, Chance

Chancelor. Chance. And let’s not forget about Lil Chano from 79thhhhhhhhhhhhh. One word, in respect of course my fellow black man…relax....

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Renese

Jul 27, 2020
3 min

Can Black People Get Sunburned?

Yes. Yes, we do. And it can get bad. Like, really bad. I’m currently sunburnt, and it’s not the kind where the sun did a consistent burn...

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Polite Ways to Tell People to Wear A Mask

Renese

Jun 27, 2020
1 min

Polite Ways to Tell People to Wear A Mask

Ok...so... I'm not trying to get you slapped out here in these streets. That's first off. This is in response to an NPR article of a...

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Hey! Issa and Lawrence! Please Break Up...Again.

Renese

Jun 11, 2020
2 min

Hey! Issa and Lawrence! Please Break Up...Again.

Insecure, Insecure, Insecure. The show has been on my mind every day since it was revealed on Sunday that Team Issa and Team Lawrence are...

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Where Are All of The Black People in Gentrified Brooklyn? We're On Murals.

Renese

May 28, 2020
2 min

Where Are All of The Black People in Gentrified Brooklyn? We're On Murals.

I was walking through Bushwick yesterday with my boyfriend. The weather was nice. Perfect, actually. Sunny afternoon. Cumulus clouds. Not...

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Renese

May 24, 2020
2 min

Being On Time for a Black Event is Rude

...as hell. What's funny is that I knew this pre-COVID. I would never show up for a black birthday party, black fundraiser, black baby...

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If Rosemarie of 90 Day Fiance Can Kick A Man to The Curb, Then What's Your Excuse?

Renese

May 12, 2020
3 min

If Rosemarie of 90 Day Fiance Can Kick A Man to The Curb, Then What's Your Excuse?

Watching TLC's 90 Day Fiance? Of course you are because you're one of the cool kids! Then, you know who Ed and Rosemarie are. Rosemarie...

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Renese

Apr 26, 2020
2 min

One-Question-A-Day During COVID

OK, So...My girlfriend bought me a thoughtful journal for my recent birthday titled ONE QUESTION A DAY. It's filled with questions for me...

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