How Distressing Social Media Sparks Conversation In Black Community Kasheda Daum “ The past –the times of blatant racism and hurt, is supposed to feel like worlds apart from where we are now.
10 Things Your African American Friends Wish You Understood About Their Hair Peace Ofuré “ Extensions don’t mean that I don’t love my natural hair or myself.
The Worst Part About My Travels As A Solo, Black Woman Gloria Atanmo “ Their ignorance is NOT my problem.
The United States Of Hypocrisy Drew Jones “ We live in a diverse world where perspective matters, and it’s always useful to remember that before you rush to judgment, or to the defense.
5 Cities In Europe Where Black Skin Color Is Welcomed Gloria Atanmo “ So I’m not here to write another think piece on the recent events affecting the black community in America, because I’ve already said all I needed to say here, which by the 1K+ likes and 500+ shares, I’ll take it…
Remixing Identity: Hip-Hop In Arab Culture Claudette Yazbek “ Among young ethnic minorities, hip-hop is perhaps the most popular medium for challenging the twin burdens of entrenched injustice and pervasive privilege.
Growing Up Black In America: My Nappy Roots Amirah Raheem “ Growing up in an African American family, I was trained on how to conduct myself in certain situations. I was taught at an early age to be polite, always use “proper English,” and to never, ever put my hands in my pockets.
Choctaw Civil Rights Activist Dead Five Days After Being Arrested For Minor Traffic Violation Jacob Geers “ Henry’s case follows the public uproar surrounding the death of Sandra Bland, who was also found dead after being arrested and incarcerated for a minor violation.
The Struggle To Define My Identity: Growing Up Biracial Joleen Brantle “ I had friends of every race. Why would one’s skin color matter? It certainly didn’t to me.
Black History Month Matters Because, For Many, It’s The Only History We Have Kiara Imani Williams “ I will not forget about the countless men and women who were beaten, abused, and murdered so that I might have the right to vote. Thank you for your sacrifice; I will exercise my right to vote until the moment I can’t breathe.