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My people! Earlier this month I found out my book I’m Judging You was nominated for a Goodreads Choice Award for “Best Humor Book of 2016.” This is the only major book award that is decided on by readers. How cool is that?? As in, out of all the books that came …

A week ago, the United States of America reminded the world that is has a lot of stupid people in it. And a lot of people who would put their race over their genders because they’ve internalized patriarchy. And a lot of people who are raging racists. And a lot …

I forced myself to go to sleep around 1am. I wanted to keep hope, even for 5 more hours. I can usually find bright spots in situations. There are none for me here. I feel doomed. I wanted to wake up this morning celebrating the first woman president. Instead, I …

I voted 2 weeks ago, when early voting started in Chicago. I was in and out in 30 minutes, and I cast my vote for Hillary Clinton to be President, with Tim Kaine as her Vice-President. One thing down, so many more to go. I am exhausted, because this election …

First, I have to say how proud I am for my home city! The Chicago Cubs came back from a 3-1 deficit to win the World Series! They haven’t won since 1908. The last time the Cubs were Major League Baseball’s champions, no World Wars had happened yet, women couldn’t …

So at this point, I think the theme for 2016 is FIRMLY “The Devil is Busy.” As in, this year’s hashtag should be #TheDevilisBusy2016. Or #SatanisPuttinginWork2016. Because there is just too much foolishment happening. TEW MUCH, FATHA GAWD. What happened this time? Well, luxury store Neiman Marcus is now offering …

Your unfavorite undercover sista Rachel Dolezal is back to tap dance on our collective last nerves. Atticus’ mama (yes, y’all) is releasing a book next year titled In Full Color: Finding My Place in a Black and White World. Many of us saw the cover and thought it was a meme. …

My peeps. This week, I continue my book tour by being in the West Coast! I gotta show love to LuvvNation and sign some copies of I’m Judging You! Yesterday, I spoke at Amazon Seattle to their internal team about my book, my career and how I use my voice for …

Y’all know I’ve been a fan of Issa Rae’s The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl for a LONG TIME. I saw it on YouTube, and fell in love. There was nothing like it, and it was hilarity. Then I met Issa and it made me even more of a fan. Over …

According to the South China Morning Post, “Two women in Northwest China fainted from exhaustion after quarreling with each other for eight hours without eating or drinking, according to local media reports.” And there was picture evidence of it. And I laughed so hard that I almost choked on spit. …