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…·6 min read·Mar 8, 2021--1--1
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…·6 min read·Mar 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…·1 min read·Mar 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…·4 min read·Mar 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…·1 min read·Mar 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…·5 min read·Mar 1, 2021----
Vness RisingNew York for Beginners #002 — Never Say THIS to a New Yorker!1 — Haven’t you had enough coffee?·3 min read·Feb 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…·5 min read·Feb 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.·1 min read·Feb 21, 2021----
Vness RisingThe Well of ForgettingA short memoir about visiting Badagry’s Heritage (slavery) Museum in Nigeria·5 min read·Feb 20, 2021----
