Jasmine Mans’s poetry book Black Girl, Call Home was published this past March. The poetry collection explores concepts of femininity, … More
Author: Awa Diop
What It Means to Navigate Two Different Worlds as a First-Gen American
A people hold among them culture, tradition and a particular way of life. Different countries hold different national values. When … More
Love Your Past, Embarrassing and All
There is a great emphasis on change as we grow into young adults; adapting to changing surroundings, friendships, priorities and … More
How Reality Court Shows Exploit Black Communities
As I got ready for school, dramatic TV-court shows like Paternity Court and Divorce Court, or “chat” shows like Maury … More
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 … More
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 … More
Impostor Syndrome: Exploring The Phenomenon That Contributes To Black Women’s Feelings of Inadequacy
If you ever felt like your success wasn’t yours to rightfully claim, you’ve probably experienced imposter syndrome. Discovered by psychologists … More
A Black Woman’s Pressure to Succeed Is Not About Her
The success of Black women exists as an entity beyond our personal achievements. The pressure of opening new doors for … More
Hair Series: Embracing the Afro
Afros surged in the 60s and 70s during the Civil Rights Movement as a means to fully embrace Black beauty … More
Hesitation to Commit: Romance Edition
You are talking to someone for a couple of weeks. They slowly grow on you, to the point you might … More
Dear Dark Skinned Girl 