PinnedVness RisingThe ‘dark skin conversation’ Prince Harry won’t haveEarly into the cataclysmic interview with Oprah, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex spoke of a troubling conversation with other royals about…Mar 8, 20211Mar 8, 20211
Vness RisingForget Meghan and Prince Andrew. #Abolishthemonarchy is trendingKate and William must be looking at their schedules ruefully. In the coming months, it will be all hands on deck as the Royals seek to…Mar 9, 2021Mar 9, 2021
Vness RisingFlash Freewrite #003 — Sacre CoeurThe stone is alabaster smooth, with a warmth inside collected from the sun or the heat of other hands. He rolls it in his palms and thinks…Mar 9, 2021Mar 9, 2021
Vness RisingLast Read — A new kind of bookclub on ClubhouseThe phenomenon of Clubhouse has allowed a different type of social interaction to emerge. The bad news is that it’s still for iPhone users…Mar 8, 2021Mar 8, 2021
Vness RisingFlash Freewrite #002 — It was rather his conductIt was rather his conduct, his behaviour that rankled her. The way he slouched against the wall, hands in his pockets instead of standing…Mar 2, 2021Mar 2, 2021
Vness RisingSo, Dr. Seuss was a rabid racistMost people don’t know that Dr. Seuss was a racist, actively promoting racial terrorism against black people (well, duh!), also Jewish and…Mar 1, 2021Mar 1, 2021
Vness RisingNew York for Beginners #002 — Never Say THIS to a New Yorker!1 — Haven’t you had enough coffee?Feb 26, 2021Feb 26, 2021
Vness RisingMurals of New YorkI started taking photographs of the murals I saw around town because they were moving and told a story and would often disappear without…Feb 23, 2021Feb 23, 2021
Vness RisingFlash Freewrite #001 — I joined inI joined in the singing, the laughter, the clatter, the foot-stomping, the cheering, the clapping, the chants.Feb 21, 2021Feb 21, 2021
Vness RisingThe Well of ForgettingA short memoir about visiting Badagry’s Heritage (slavery) Museum in NigeriaFeb 20, 2021Feb 20, 2021
