The Experience of Growing Up In A Predominantly White Area as a Woman of Color
I, like most people, reminisce of my K-through-12 experience both with a sentimentality that can’t be replaced and with an embarrassment...
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Why It’s Not Okay To Fetishize Asian Women
It's time to educate ourselves.
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The Importance of Finding Your Identity as a Black Woman at a Predominantly White Institution
In reality, none of the things I did made me any more ‘white’ or any less ‘Black,’ for that matter.
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The Performance Of Blackness And Why I Struggle With It
The performance of Blackness and what it means to be Black can not be defined easily. When I was young and ignorant, being Black meant...
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I was Wary of the Covid Vaccine. Then, I got Covid & got Vaccinated
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’d know that COVID-19 has completely flipped the world upside down. Millions of lives have been...
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Sister Citizen
Sister Citizen: Shame, Stereotypes, and Black Women in America is a book that explores the intersectional politics of being both Black and...
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The Third Black Female Student Body President at FSU Has Been Elected
Nastassia Janvier repeats history at Florida State by becoming the third Black, female Student Body President.
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5 Black Women Actors You Should Be On The Lookout For!
There is a new crop of young, talented and fiery black actresses emerging in Hollywood and we’re excited to see it! These women, and more, have starred in many of our favorite movies and TV shows. Some have even been a part of renowned franchises including DC and Marvel Comics. There are also a few award-winning ladies on this list.
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6 Black-Run Small Businesses to Shop From
From “I Am a Man” t-shirts to colorful press-on nails, this collection has it all.
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10 Own-Voices Black Queer Books to Check Out
Black history and the LGBTQ+ community has been long since intertwined and the intersectionality between the two, an integral part of...
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BLACK IN JMC
The James Madison College of Michigan State University prides itself on its ability to “address and examine” the major issues that impact...
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Black Influence in Fashion Trends: Historically And Today
Keep reading to learn about the Black designer behind the lettuce hem trend!
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Women Members of The Black Panther Party You Should Know
Five amazing women powered the legendary activist group.
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Black Chefs Who've Shaped the Food Industry
Last year, the food media industry was in the hot seat for not allowing enough space for non-White voices at its tables. For far too long,...
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10 Revolutionary Books to End Black History Month
As Black History Month comes to a close, it is the perfect time to highlight texts that we can take with us beyond Black History Month...
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Why You Have To Watch Judas and the Black Messiah
For all of these reasons, you should watch “Judas and the Black Messiah”, but even more importantly, see it for the people.
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Top 5 Black Films to Binge-Watch for BHM
Let's diversify your next movie night.
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5 Inventions Created by the Minds of Black Inventors
Most people have heard about the famous inventions of the light bulb, the cotton gin, and the iPhone; however, there are countless other,...
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Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella is now on Disney+
Brandy Norwood played so many iconic roles in the 90s and one of the most iconic roles she played (in my opinion) would be the role of...
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I Socially Located Myself So You Don't Have To
In my Women and Religion class, we were prompted to socially locate ourselves, and I realized that it made me think of my social location in an entirely different light. Our social locations consist entirely of who we are but also who we are not.
