by alexis | Jun 25, 2020 | Opinion, Social Reforms
Aunt Jemima, homemade, old fashioned racism in a bottle. I’m not going to pretend like they haven’t graced the shelves of my mom’s cabinet since I was in diapers and beyond, or that I haven’t drenched my pancakes in their syrupy sweetness on several mornings. But we...
by alexis | Jun 19, 2020 | Opinion
As demonstrators advocate for black liberation across the country, today, we celebrate the 155th anniversary of a pivotal moment in African American history: Juneteenth. It is important to discuss the historical significance of Juneteenth, and why it should be listed...
by alexis | Jun 17, 2020 | Social Reforms
“The most disrespected person in America is the black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the black woman. The most neglected person in America is the black woman.” This famous quote by Malcom X is prevalent throughout social media, especially on pages...
by alexis | Jun 14, 2020 | Opinion
“I love the way a strong African American woman uplifts her Brothers, Her Man, and the men in [our] community. The way they show strength and keep prayers covered around their families.” “I love the intellectual conversations, the strength in which y’all show in...
by alexis | Jun 8, 2020 | Social Reforms
George Floyd’s death has become a catalyst for protests across the country. The Black Lives Matter movement has gained international recognition, with more people having conversations about police accountability and reform. Although some people assumed the protests...
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