Artful Alliance
If there’s one thing I’ve learned as an openly queer man, it’s that there is a level of separation between myself and my heterosexual...
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5 Must See Movies About the Hardships and Resilience of Black Women
Power is often discovered through struggle. The vast importance of powerful black women in the world, in media, and society is undeniable...
The Death of Black Mothers in the U.S.
In today’s society, industrialized countries such as Great Britain, France and Germany, have put specific systems in place, such as...
The Taboo of Mental Health in the Black Community
Most children growing up are told that they have to sleep in their own bed. Same for me, but in the middle of the night I would sneak out...
Fierce, Fashionable & Unapologetically Black is Almiya White
Alimya White is a strong, fashionista, self-loving Taurus woman that is a junior at the illustrious Clark Atlanta University. She is...
Things to STOP Normalizing in the Black Community
Another day, means another article, but this one is a must read. These past view days have forced me to speak out against situations the...
Tyler Perry Opens His Own Studio
More Than Just Madea
The Afropunk Music Festival: An Empowering Experience
What is AFROPUNK? AFROPUNK is an annual festival that takes place in Brooklyn, Atlanta, Joburg, Paris, and London. The festival provides a...
The Problem We All Live With
The beginning of this article is written from the perspective of Ruby Bridges, the first African American, to attend a white school...
How Summer Walker's New Album Will Help You Get Through the Semester : a Track by Track Analysis
From “The miseducation of Lauryn Hill” in 1998 to SZA’s ”Ctrl” in 2017, music has been the backbone for all women dealing with various...
Megan Thee Stallion, KashDoll and City Girls: Why They’re Feminist As F*ck
All the Hot Girls say GENDER EQUALITY!
A Melodramatic Haiku Reading About How I Became an E-boy
Once a upon a time wearing all black clothes was goth or edgy. It was a peaceful time, one when the internet was such a simple place. Then...
It's Time to Forget Superstores and Start Supporting Black- Owned Beauty Stores ASAP
I have been thinking a lot about black-owned beauty businesses… specifically the lack of them in the beauty community. African American...
Why We Can’t Let Kim K’s Cornrows or any Other Forms of Cultural Appropriation Fly
The other day a friend and I were having a conversation about our feelings on white celebrities appropriating Black culture, and parsing...
The Medical Misconception
Mothers are the backbone of every household. They are the puzzle piece that brings a family into place; they are the ultimate mixture...
Skin Cancer Doesn’t Discriminate: Why You Should Wear Sunscreen No Matter Your Skin Tone
Slather on the SPF baby!
Perfect Protective Hairstyles
Along with a little insight...
We Must Protect Lil Nas X At All Costs, Y’all
This is a queer Black man coming out during his ride coasting untouched at #1 on the charts. Don’t let Lil Nas X's humility fool you— this is monumental.
What It's Like Being a Minority at a PWI
Being a minority at a predominantly white institution (PWI) can feel like being a gnat in a bowl of milk. Every time I turned my head, I...
Celebrate Haitian Heritage Month by Discovering These 6 Awesome Haitians
A lot of people love to limit Haiti's potential and excellence by only mentioning the negatives.
