Author Archives: Black Coffee Poet

About Black Coffee Poet

Black Coffee Poet is a mixed race poet, essayist, and journalist who focuses on Social Justice, Indigenous Rights, STOPPING Violence Against Women, Film, and Literature.

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bell hooks, Black Coffee Poet, Black Coffee Poet VLOG, Canadian Racism, Chrystos, Colonialism, Forgive and Educate Kyla Pawis, https://blackcoffeepoet.com/, Jorge Antonio Vallejos, Kyla Pawis, Kyla Pawis aka Racist Brampton Girl Hates Brown People, Lee Maracle, misogyny, Racism in Brampton, Reena Virk, sexism, White Supremacy | 17 Comments

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged "The View", Being an ally, Black Coffee Poet, Buck Angel, Jenna Talackova, Jorge Antonio Vallejos, Learning As An Ally, Transphobia | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged "The View", Barbara Walters, Diana Agron, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Glee, Jenna Talackova, Joy Behar, Living with HIV, Miss Universe Canada controversy, Miss Universe Transgender contestant, Transphobia, Violence against Trans peoples, Whoopi Goldberg | 13 Comments

GUARD YOUR IDEAS!

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

Do you have an idea for a project you’re working on? Guard it! I had an idea stolen from me recently. After contemplating over the situation for a month I have come up with some basic strategies to guard … Continue reading →

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WHEN A POET DIES

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

When A Poet Dies By Jorge Antonio Vallejos Last week today I found out Adrienne Rich, 82, the well-known American poet, past on (1929-2012). I read the thoughts of mourners posted on Face Book. Sadness prevailed. Adrienne Rich is someone … Continue reading →

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MARCH 2012: FREE BOOKS, STRIKES, A ONE PERSON BAND, AND A POET GONE

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

March 2012: Free Books, Strikes, A One Person Band, and a Poet Gone By Jorge Antonio Vallejos So, the first quarter of 2012 is gone. It’s been a good one. March was eventful, different, and fun; I: was named one … Continue reading →

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R.I.P ADRIENNE RICH (1929-2012)

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

On Wednesday I found out the great American poet Adrienne Rich, 82, past on the day before. Many expressed disbelief and sadness on Facebook. I wasn’t too shocked or sad. I recently learned about Rich from my friend Marcia who … Continue reading →

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