PinnedPublished inCulturedSay Her Name, Right: Kamala, Dispronunciation, & MeHow persistent mispronunciation has become more than a mistake, — but an intersectional layer of racism and disrespect.Nov 25, 202429Nov 25, 202429
PinnedPublished inAfroSapiophileBreaking The Silence: Black Men & Sexual Violation In AmericaThe widespread fear of facing sexual misconduct is often silent, — but for Black men specifically, — the silence is loud.Dec 19, 202318Dec 19, 202318
PinnedPublished inAfroSapiophileAfrican Americans, Hypocrisy, & The Cancel Culture of Black AntisemitismThe urgency to perpetuate racialism in the Black community runs deep; —but the pretense of it all runs deeper.Aug 8, 202334Aug 8, 202334
PinnedPublished inZORAIndia Arie’s Essence Fest Criticism Reawakens Wounds on Black Female HypersexualityRacially-rooted stigmas and sexual criminalization are a continuing cloud over Black women.Jul 6, 202335Jul 6, 202335
PinnedPublished inMomentumInvisible, But Deadly: Black Men’s Silent Health EpidemicNew studies suggest Black men face the highest health risks of any racial demographic.Jun 27, 202314Jun 27, 202314
Published inWriters and Editors of Color MagazineThe Legacy of Executive Order 12232: President Jimmy Carter’s Federal HBCU InitiativeThe directive aimed to enhance HBCU investment and address systemic barriers that previously limited their access to federal resources.Dec 31, 2024Dec 31, 2024
Published inCulturedPerforming Under Pressure: Mississippi HBCU Faces Backlash Over Inauguration InvitationMississippi Valley State University’s “Mean Green Marching Machine” will perform at the 60th presidential inauguration parade next year.Dec 30, 202432Dec 30, 202432
Published inWriters and Editors of Color MagazineHanging of Second Grader Highlights School Safety as a Civil Rights IssueThe rise in school-injury incidents has further amplified the risks for Black students and families.Nov 19, 20242Nov 19, 20242
Published inThe Blackboard BulletinElla Jenkins: The First Lady of Children’s MusicHer journey as a musical pioneer and educator is a testament to the power of song and cultural representation in education.Nov 15, 2024Nov 15, 2024
