As a child growing up, whenever anyone heard that I was Haitian, they immediately assumed that I knew and practiced Voodoo. This was not only offensive because I was a Christian, but it was more so offensive because voodoo was not considered a positive thing. It was not seen as a religion or a way [...]
Author: Madame Esquire
I am a Haitian American woman from Brooklyn, New York. By day I am an attorney fighting for the rights of the disenfranchised. I am also the Founder and CEO of FREEda Women an accessories and apparel brand, and the host of FREEda's World podcast and According to RP on WJMS radio.
When I am not trying to run the world, I serve as a single mother to 12 year old boy. (You already know the struggle is real)
I would like to think of myself an an intellectual. I am in constant pursuit of knowledge. I received a Bachelor’s of Arts degree from St. John’s University, a Juris Doctorate degree from Fordham University School of Law, and a Masters of Science degree in Bioethics from Columbia University. When time permits (as if it ever), I love writing about social issues, personal issues and hell just issues in general lol.
A Public Service Announcement
ATTENTION! FLASH!! I'm noticing that many of my friends, including myself have fell victim to summer time "fun". I know that it is summer time, school is out, many of you are unemployed. Ya'll straight chilling with nothing to do. Although life may be sweet for you right now, that does not give you the [...]
Number four…
Maybe if you opened your eyes you would see me... You wouldn't even need to focus or squint because I would be right there. Nothing to hide, just standing there in my nakedness, innocent as a new-born child. If you opened your eyes you would see that I am love and that love is me. [...]
Diversifying Your Portfolio. How Can I get Stock That Won’t Flop?
This semester, myself and a few of my friends suffered through this grueling class called Corporations.... (Shutters) For the most part it was a sucky experience. Honestly the only thing I took away from that class was the lesson on diversification. As I sit back and go through my stock portfolio I realize that I [...]
Letting Go is Good for the Soul…
Ephesians 4:26 states that in your anger, do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. (NIV). I know it is not KJV but the NIV makes the point clearer. (Put your stones back in your pocket) How many times have you gone to sleep with someone on your [...]
My Short Skirt Doesn’t Mean You Have to Flirt!
As the weather gets warmer, the skirts get shorter. We all know the deal, so let's keep it real. (Haha I made a rhyme). There is a double standard that seems to lie among the christians... Everyone wants to comment on how all these short skirts and half-naked bodies are unacceptable. "Smh", "lord have mercy" [...]
Just Say Hello Already!
Assumptions are beliefs or ideas that we hold to be true, often with little or no evidence required... I am the master at assuming. Maybe it is because of my field of study. But I will say for the most part it is dangerous and will often times lead you no where... People assume that [...]
What is Your Vice?
I often wonder what it would be like if we had no choice but to serve God? If there was no free will. Many people believe that this whole notion of free will is a fallacy. I used to be one of those people. Maybe I still am. Instead of exploring the issue I decided [...]
Reflection
06 Keep Breathing I didn't cry when I was in Haiti. I almost did but I didn't. Now that I am back in the states I want to cry every day. Every time I see the pictures I want to cry. There is a sadness in my heart for Haiti. But my tears will not [...]
Water Children
Fe'm cardeau yon ti gout dlo. This is what I heard every single day for the last week. Please give me a gift of water... It's crazy how water is seen as a gift to some.... Last week I along with 15 other people took a journey to my motherland, Haiti. I would first like [...]
THE ANTI-SOCIAL SOCIALITE 