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Reviews & Recommendations by Jada GrantApr 11, 20219:00 pmApril 12, 2021
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Black Life In The Spotlight Of Literature

The Black experience has often been not diverse in media and literature. We have been portrayed as drug dealers, drug addicts, criminals, or impoverished athletes who find miraculous success at the hands of a generous […]

Opinion Articles by esoheagbonghaeApr 6, 20213:05 pmApril 6, 2021
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How Colorism Changed The Perception of Black Beauty

Growing up in a predominantly white school, I heard “yeah you’re pretty, pretty for a Black girl” quite often. As a Black woman, that phrase left a mark- one that took a long time to […]

Opinion Articles by Awa DiopMar 29, 20217:12 pmMarch 30, 2021
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No, Black Women Are Not “Bitter” About Your Interracial Relationship

A Black boy on Tik Tok writes, “No hate but everytime I say I like white women, Black women always say to me ‘coon,’ ‘no taste,’ ‘go with those slave masters.’ But if I say […]

Opinion Articles by petiriiraMar 24, 20218:00 amMarch 23, 2021
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Being A ‘Strong Black Woman’ Dehumanises Me

Yes, being ‘strong’ helps me cope with discrimination, but at what cost?

Opinion Articles by Zainab PateMar 20, 20218:00 amMarch 20, 2021
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Stop Asking Black Girls About Their Hair.

At my predominately white school, I have been asked many questions regarding my hair by non-Black people. Whenever I would get my hair straightened, I would face the same question: “Is that a wig?” Not […]

Opinion Articles by Jada GrantMar 3, 20211:28 pmMarch 3, 2021
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Mental Health Should Not Be a Silent Struggle

The world is not particularly friendly to Black mental health. The constant reminders of Black oppression, the pandemic, and now, remote learning, have taken an exhausting toll on the mental health of Black teens. Black […]

Opinion Articles by Ellisya LindseyFeb 27, 20213:20 pmFebruary 27, 2021
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The Commodification of Black History Month

On February 6, I received an email about Apple’s new Black Unity watch. At first, I was confused by this new piece of inventory until I remembered: it’s Black History Month, and that means it’s […]

Opinion Articles by Winifred MatanmiFeb 24, 20219:00 amFebruary 24, 2021
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Tell Me More About Black Women

The events that have occurred over the past year have broken and reshaped the lives of people all over the world. It is true that being in a state of quarantine & experiencing a global […]

Affirmations by Awa DiopFeb 20, 20214:00 pmFebruary 20, 2021
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Use Your Love Language on You

When the weight of the world burdens your shoulders, sometimes it’s most revolutionary to love yourself. Finding consistent meaningful ways to reward your existence, can ground your mental and physical presence while strengthening your relation […]

Affirmations by esoheagbonghaeFeb 15, 20219:27 pmFebruary 16, 2021
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To Black Women In STEM

There are too many times where Black women aren’t given the proper respect that they deserve. From personal experience, the constant belittling and undermining of my intelligence and hard work often gets frustrating. Battling these […]

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