As my first post to this blog, I wanted to hit the ground running with a topic that is near and dear to my heart. As a Nigerian-American female, I have always noticed that I […]
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 even like them (but that part you would never admit). Now, they’ve asked you out. […]
The white-washing of black culture for economic benefit
Most if not all young Black children have heard the term “White washed” at least a couple times in their youth. As of late, it’s usually used incorrectly, thrown around loosely to refer to a […]
Hey, black girl. It’s seriously a good idea to start a garden right now.
You may be thinking: what stops a Black person from loving nature? Black people have long been criminalized or abused for their relationship with nature. Keeping in mind that mass incarceration is just a modern […]
And The Category Is… Representation: What we can learn from Pose and LGBTQ Inclusive TV
Pose is an American television drama series that features the largest ensemble of transgender actors ever cast in series regular roles. The show is set in 1980s New York City and focuses on Black and […]
The Policing of Black Women’s Hair in America Needs to End
Black hair is beautiful. It defies gravity. Black women have discovered an endless amount of ways to style it. And despite how much criticism Black people face because of it, non-Black people continue to imitate […]
The Current Conversation About Greek Life at Predominantly White Institutions
When entering college, I knew that Greek Life permeated practically all aspects of campus life at many universities. It dominates the party culture, provides connections to other organizations on campus, and (if all goes well) […]
The Adultification and Hyper-sexualization of Black Girls
Content Warning: Sexual Assault I remember being 12 years old and walking into my local 7-11 eager to buy candy with my white friend. We walked through all the aisles until we saw the candy […]
How Covid-19 is Emphasizing the Racial Divide in U.S. Schools
On May 17, 1954, the United States Supreme Court determined that segregated schools infringed upon the privileges and liberties of United States citizens. The Brown v. Board ruling meant that segregated schooling was not allowed […]
Misogynoir In Hip Hop
Coined by Black feminist Moya Bailey in 2010, misogynoir is a term described as “the brand of hatred directed at black women in American visual and popular culture.”
