FIU: Centuries Behind
Summer of 2020 was a season of injustice and civil unrest. Black American’s were murdered in their own homes and in the streets of their...
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Black Lives Matter: According to Dr. Angela Hattery
“What can you do to change the things that you have the power to change?”
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A Flashback to The Bean Trees: Immigration & Racism Before Trump’s America
T he Bean Trees was Barbara Kingsolver’s first book, published in 1988. For years, Kingsolver has been my favorite author, but I had never...
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‘Emily In Paris’ *Isn't* Super Relatable
Emily in Paris does nothing more than emphasize privilege and fulfill the fantasies of those who already had them.
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Why I'm Voting: Racism in America
As a young African American I feel as though it’s my job to vote as a voice for those who died trying to gain this right. Not too long ago...
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Different Levels of Racism and White Supremacy
I want to talk about the different levels of white supremacy that I have experienced in my lifetime. I identify as an African-American...
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#SayHerName: The Story of Breonna Taylor
“Say Her Name,” they screamed in protest. “Say Her Name,” they tweeted. “Say Her Name,” said every big corporation. “Say Her Name,” said society as it tried to cope after a devastating loss. Her name was Breonna Taylor. Her name became a symbol of the hate, violence, and injustice that black women face in our country.
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Environmental Racism: The Forgotten Issue
2020 certainly has not been the best year for the health of humanity. However, one good thing that has come out of this global pandemic is a renewed interest in social issues involving class and race around the world. For most of its existence, social media served to display only the good in people's lives. Now, it is becoming an educational resource for many and advocacy is becoming normalized.
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How to Improve and Address Your Feminism
Deconstructing your racist and exclusionary biases.
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Misogynoir in the Media
Her Campus Media Misogynoir is defined as discrimination and racism/colorism directed specifically toward black women. Many dark skin...
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We Need to Talk About Racism in Fashion
We can do better.
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The Color of Our Skin
People forget how much power they have in their voice. This can, unfortunately, be seen in the comments section of any post right now that...
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America is Hurting: What Are You Going to Do About It?
Despite its relatively young age, the United States of America has quickly become one of the most advanced and prosperous nations in the...
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Say Her Name: Breonna Taylor Deserved Better
Breonna Taylor is one of the names on the long list of unarmed black people who died at local authorities' hands. Her tragic death and the...
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Hulu’s ‘Woke’ is a Funny Conversation About Serious Topics
Discussions about police brutality, talking trash cans, threesomes — what else do you need in a TV show?
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Jesus Isn't Only White
The detrimental relationship between white supremacy and Christianity doesn’t mean to stop being a follower of Christ.
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3 Statements that Took the Stage During the 2020 Presidential Debate
Was that a debate or an episode of KUWTK?
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Overcoming Issues with Body Image through Understanding America’s Fatphobia
I recently found out that my insurance covered a meeting with a nutritionist. I’ve always struggled with dieting and my body image so I...
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JC Nichols and Segregation in Kansas City
This past summer, during the height of the Black Lives Matter protests, many Kansas Citians brought to attention the namesakes of certain...
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Black History Month
‘It is certain, in any case, that ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have.’ (J. Baldwin, 1972, No name...
