A Crocheted Octopus and a Cause
The Octopus Project is an initiative by four University of Florida students to encourage people to donate to Black Lives Matter or LGBTQ+ Organizations.
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Growing Up as that "Token Black Girl"
As a child, it is difficult to see all of the injustices in the world. As a person of color, one young woman looked back on her life and...
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To Be an Ally
Here are some ways you can contribute to the Black Lives Matter movement!!
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The Perpetuation of Slavery Continues
Slavery is a stain that plagues this country to this day. The Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 did not end this horrific crime; neither...
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5 Important Movies to Watch About the Black Lives Matter Movement
As a Communications major doing one of my minors in Film Studies, it is important, if not necessary, to acknowledge our privileges,...
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Taking the Time to Talk to My Parents About Their Microaggressions
Challenging your parents' beliefs is difficult, but it must be done.
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We still can’t breathe...
It’s 2020 and African Americans still can’t breathe. It brings extreme sadness to my heart to know that this fight against racism has yet...
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Want To Be A Better Ally? Educating Yourself is the First Step
“I can’t breathe, I can’t breathe, I can’t breathe.” These were George Floyd’s last words, words that have circulated throughout our...
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10 Ways to Advocate for Black Lives
I have written and rewritten the introduction of this article many times. On this, what has to be the 50th time, I finally admit that there...
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Trump Just Claimed That He ‘Made Juneteenth Famous’ Following Backlash Over His Tulsa Rally
His latest comments sound straight out of a Kanye song.
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Media for Learning About Racism
In this time of chaos and COVID-19, there is a movement that will certainly be discussed in the 2020 chapter of history books. The Black...
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Black Lives Matter Is Not a Trend
Black Lives Matter is not a trend, and we have failed as a society if we treat it like one.
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Trump Pushed Back His Juneteenth Rally, But it's Still Problematic
Originally scheduled on a day of Black celebration, still at a site of Black grief.
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To Hear or Not to Hear: Lessons on Listening
As an activist, I have realized that I don’t always listen as well as I could. I often get caught up in choosing sides, passing judgments...
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Ten Responses to Difficult Questions About Race
Arguing with close family members or friends is uncomfortable at the best of times, but a highly charged topic like race can cause a lot of...
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Editors' Thoughts: Educational Resources to Support Black Lives Matter
With the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, it has made one fact about America very clear– not enough has been done to educate Americans on Black history or Black culture. That is why Her Campus American editors' have compiled a list of resources our readers can access to better educate themselves on, not just the Black community, but on the backbone of America.
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Social Media and Black Lives Matter
There is so much wrong with social media. It is unfortunate that it allows people to have a platform on which to spread hatred, animosity,...
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5 Things We as White People Can Do to Be Better Allies
Hi, my name is Sophia and I am white. I acknowledge that I, whether knowing or unknowingly, have benefited from white privilege my whole...
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The Power of Protests: 9 Instances of Successful Protesting
In December last year, India passed the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act, resulting in nationwide outrage and protests due to its...
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The Breaking Point: A Cry for Change
The surge of protests against police brutality call for a much-needed conversation about racism, not only in the US, but around the world.
