by Nicole Chavez The Department of Homeland Security describes “If You See Something, Say Something” as “a national campaign that raises public awareness of the indicators of terrorism.” But when it comes to discerning suspicions of terrorism, visuals are not the only cues. Evident in the diatribes, often described as a “policy statements,” of U.S. Presidential…
by Alejandra Padín-Dujon (1) It only looks manageable from a safe distance. Otherwise, it’ll chill you to the goddamn bone. (2) Only God could educate everyone at once. (3) Because Key and Peele said so. (4) The number of POC friends you have has literally no effect on the fact that THE SNOW IS STILL THERE. (5) White people can…
by Micah Jones What would Martin Luther King Jr. do? It seems to be the question at the center of every MLK day celebration. In many ways, it speaks to the process by which real, complex, flawed people are hollowed out in order to make martyrs. As we celebrate this national holiday in his honor,…
by Ellie Pritchett Ease on down, ease on down the road Ease on down, ease on down the road Don’t you carry nothing that might be a load Come on, ease on down, ease on down the road I love The Wiz. I just adore it. After two all white live musical productions (The Sound…
by Karléh Wilson When Hurricane Katrina ravaged my town in Louisiana, I remember being hungry and sad and intensely self-aware. I remember going to the store and seeing empty shelves where food should have been. I remember going to a gas station at 9pm and standing in line as I waited to receive just one piece…