Tennille Nicole Allen
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West Side Chicagoan by birth. Sociology professor by training. Black feminist by Audre, bell, and Patricia. I study Black people doing Black things in Black places.
I did something similar in a Soc of Ed class a few years back. It was small enough to have half the class read this and the other half read Amanda Lewis and John Diamond’s Despite the Best Intentions. It worked pretty well and you’re reminding me I should revisit that model.
December 5, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I did something similar in a Soc of Ed class a few years back. It was small enough to have half the class read this and the other half read Amanda Lewis and John Diamond’s Despite the Best Intentions. It worked pretty well and you’re reminding me I should revisit that model.
Oh my goodness. Sending you all the healing vibes, energy, and strength you’ll need in your recovery. On a positive note, imagine all the good reading you’ll have a chance to do as the kids wait on you hand and foot over the next weeks!
December 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Oh my goodness. Sending you all the healing vibes, energy, and strength you’ll need in your recovery. On a positive note, imagine all the good reading you’ll have a chance to do as the kids wait on you hand and foot over the next weeks!
Those scotus originalists are taking it back to 1787.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Those scotus originalists are taking it back to 1787.
My theory is the algorithm has decided that he must only listen to playlists curated by his grandkids.
December 4, 2025 at 3:41 AM
My theory is the algorithm has decided that he must only listen to playlists curated by his grandkids.
My husband’s top 5 artists? Kendrick, Tyler the Creator, The Clipse, Doechii, and Glorilla.
My husband’s Spotify age? 82.
My kids find it hilarious that my Spotify age is half his. Make it make sense.
My husband’s Spotify age? 82.
My kids find it hilarious that my Spotify age is half his. Make it make sense.
December 4, 2025 at 3:38 AM
My husband’s top 5 artists? Kendrick, Tyler the Creator, The Clipse, Doechii, and Glorilla.
My husband’s Spotify age? 82.
My kids find it hilarious that my Spotify age is half his. Make it make sense.
My husband’s Spotify age? 82.
My kids find it hilarious that my Spotify age is half his. Make it make sense.
And now I have a Nancy Wilson playlist going.
December 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
And now I have a Nancy Wilson playlist going.
Have you heard this version? I listen to it year-round. It’ll often bring me to tears. youtu.be/ByShsFAOvvU?...
Carol Of The Bells
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December 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Have you heard this version? I listen to it year-round. It’ll often bring me to tears. youtu.be/ByShsFAOvvU?...
It’s the song I walked down the aisle to when I got married.
December 2, 2025 at 4:17 AM
It’s the song I walked down the aisle to when I got married.
This sounds like the first line of a Nikki Giovanni poem.
November 28, 2025 at 10:45 AM
This sounds like the first line of a Nikki Giovanni poem.
I have actually shared this story with my kids.
November 26, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I have actually shared this story with my kids.
Don’t call it a comeback
I been here for years 🎤
It might have been 35 years and I can’t remember if I took my medicine this morning or if I’m truly ready for my day tomorrow, but I know I still know all the words to this song.
I been here for years 🎤
It might have been 35 years and I can’t remember if I took my medicine this morning or if I’m truly ready for my day tomorrow, but I know I still know all the words to this song.
November 25, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Don’t call it a comeback
I been here for years 🎤
It might have been 35 years and I can’t remember if I took my medicine this morning or if I’m truly ready for my day tomorrow, but I know I still know all the words to this song.
I been here for years 🎤
It might have been 35 years and I can’t remember if I took my medicine this morning or if I’m truly ready for my day tomorrow, but I know I still know all the words to this song.
Wish it was available to purchase and not just stream on HBO.
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Wish it was available to purchase and not just stream on HBO.
I don’t know when I realized that most grandparents actually did sleep in the same bed as both my maternal and paternal grandparents shared a home but not a bedroom from the time I was born until death they did part.
November 24, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I don’t know when I realized that most grandparents actually did sleep in the same bed as both my maternal and paternal grandparents shared a home but not a bedroom from the time I was born until death they did part.
Hope it works for you. My oldest has complained about the genes he got from me since he learned about heritability.
November 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Hope it works for you. My oldest has complained about the genes he got from me since he learned about heritability.
I have multifocal dailies and when I went to those, I asked myself how much do I really need to be able to see after hearing the price. My two sons also wear dailies and 💸 💸 💸. The cost is exorbitant.
November 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I have multifocal dailies and when I went to those, I asked myself how much do I really need to be able to see after hearing the price. My two sons also wear dailies and 💸 💸 💸. The cost is exorbitant.
I’ll never forget the uncaffeinated Monday morning where I went to not one, not two, not three, but four cafes in desperate search of a latte. In its defense, the third one was typically on Mondays but was having building issues that particular day.
November 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I’ll never forget the uncaffeinated Monday morning where I went to not one, not two, not three, but four cafes in desperate search of a latte. In its defense, the third one was typically on Mondays but was having building issues that particular day.
Barnes and Noble has a decent toys and games selection and has wish lists.
November 22, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Barnes and Noble has a decent toys and games selection and has wish lists.
The doors of the house are open.
November 22, 2025 at 2:03 AM
The doors of the house are open.
As a Bulls fan who watched the game that led to the Trent Tucker rule, please god no.
November 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
As a Bulls fan who watched the game that led to the Trent Tucker rule, please god no.
I almost choked on my dinner laughing at this. If I had a dollar for every time I’ve quoted Black Dynamite, I could fund a guaranteed income program myself.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:11 AM
I almost choked on my dinner laughing at this. If I had a dollar for every time I’ve quoted Black Dynamite, I could fund a guaranteed income program myself.