Wendy Jane Recommends “Yes, We’re Together” blog by Atinuke Diver
1 Jun
Today I want to feature one of the blogs I link to on my home page, “Yes, We’re Together” by author, Atinuke Diver.
I first heard about Atinuke, or Tinu, when she was noted on writing center, Grub Street’s weekly newsletter. Tinu had won a 2011 Black Weblog Award, an Internet Award Ceremony that recognizes black bloggers from over 90 countries.
YesWe’reTogether.com is Tinu’s blog that, in her words, challenges the assumptions and assume the challenges of interracial love with humor and grace, and where all racial/ethnic combinations are fair game.
Since I noticed that Tinu lived nearby in Boston, and had started a blog that dealt with matters of race, I decided to reach out to her for advice on starting my blog. I was having “cold feet,” and needed a push, and Tinu was very generous in giving me feedback on my About page, as well as shared her experience of what’s it been like blogging for her. She helped send me on my way.
http://www.yesweretogether.com/2011/03/if-youre-white-keep-it-tight.html
Hi Wendy. I finally had a chance to read your thought provoking “Hipster Racist” feature from 5/23. Have to admit, I’m probably a bit guilty of that, but not out of choice……more out of discomfort and not knowing what to say. Now I just do my best to let people know I really care about them and “Let go and let God”. Seems to work pretty well.
Thanks, Myrna. I appreciate your honesty–I think we all feel this way at times, and to be honest, and stumble is well, just plain, human.
Hey Wendy!
Just sending an embarrassingly belated THANK YOU for the feature!
That’s okay, Tinu.:) You’re welcome–my pleasure.