Essays

Jessica A Krug author Black thegrio.com
September 3, 2020

Author Jessica Krug on pretending to be Black: ‘I am a culture leech’

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February 1, 2014

Black woman in yoga class gives white woman race angst

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November 26, 2012

A man’s most dreaded appointment: The prostate exam

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November 2, 2012

A word to discouraging teachers: Watch what you say, because words can scar

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November 1, 2012

When the black co-worker throws shade at your fro

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September 6, 2012

The undeniable aura of the black first lady… And black women in general

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June 18, 2012

Finding opportunity in life’s journey

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