Monthly Archives: April 2012

CD OF TROY

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

CD of Troy By Troy Jackson Reviewed by Jorge Antonio Vallejos I enjoy supporting independent artists.  For the most part they are easy to get along with and are appreciative of the work I do.  And there’s a hunger factor.  … Continue reading →

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THE GIRL WITH THE RED HAIR REALLY NEEDS TO SHAVE HER FUCKING ARMPITS

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

Meeting Clementine Cannibal for this week’s feature was fun.  We chatted, chilled, enjoyed the sun, and shared ideas. I had seen her read some powerful pieces on YOUTUBE and I wanted her to read something new and just as powerful. … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW WITH CLEMENTINE CANNIBAL

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

clementine cannibal is a toronto based queer, feminist, artist, zinester, musician, skater and activist. she explores themes of violence, sexuality and the body in her work. she is a lover and promoter of all things DIY. you can find more … Continue reading →

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LICKING STARS OFF CEILINGS # 23

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

Licking Stars Off Ceilings #23 By Clementine Cannibal Reviewed by Jorge Antonio Vallejos Clementine Cannibal is a skateboarding, guitar playing, poet, blogger, and internationally read zinester.  After watching Cannibal read sexual violence is not sexy: reimagining masculinities and what it … Continue reading →

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FORGIVE AND EDUCATE KYLA PAWIS AKA RACIST BRAMPTON GIRL HATES BROWN PEOPLE

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

White Supremacy has been on my mind this week as I saw a lot of it on Face Book via links to articles and videos. I wrote an article called White Supremacy All Around Me. A video by Kyla Pawis helped … Continue reading →

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WHITE SUPREMACY ALL AROUND ME

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

White Supremacy All Around Me By Jorge Antonio Vallejos The last 24hours has had me feeling like I’m in an old Jay Z song called D’Evils. The hook goes, “Dear God I wonder can you save me?  Illuminati on my … Continue reading →

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REMEMBERING MIKE WALLACE (1918-2012)

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

Remembering Mike Wallace By Jorge Antonio Vallejos I’ve been a fan of 60 Minutes for about 8 years.  Many of the segments I’ve watched have been informative, educational, and entertaining.  I love the show! Over the years the staples of … Continue reading →

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LEARNING AS AN ALLY

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

This week has been a big learning week for me. On Monday I wrote a post about Transphobia on the T.V show “The View”.  I received several comments; some were supportive and many were filled with info that taught me … Continue reading →

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LEARNING TO BE AN ALLY, AN ALLY IS ALWAYS WILLING TO LEARN

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

Learning To Be An Ally, An Ally Is Always Learning By Jorge Antonio Vallejos Being and ally is a lifelong process.  It has been 8 years for me and I have had waves of growth in terms of allyship.  As … Continue reading →

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“THE VIEW” NEEDS TO WIDEN THEIR SCOPE ON JENNA TALACKOVA: DISCUSSING TRANSPHOBIA WHILE BEING TRANSPHOBIC

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

The View Needs To Widen Their Scope on Jenna Talackova: Discussing Transphobia While Being Transphobic By Jorge Antonio Vallejos The ladies of The View—Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, and Elisabeth Hasselbeck (Sherrie Shepherd was away)— had Miss Universe contestant … Continue reading →

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