I run my hands through the thin, terse waves of unnatural brown Dyed forcefully in a small act of rebellion Against what I can’t remember now, And I can feel the calmness of when My hair jet black and thick, was plait Left-over-middle-over-right Falling down my back, each bump from the root to the tip …
How to Tell if Your White Boyfriend is Racist
If he has a MAGA hat–he’s racist If he has a confederate flag–he’s racist If he has an American flag hanging in his room–he’s racist If he tells you you look better with your hair straightened–he’s racist If he won’t let you speak in your native tongue–he’s racist If his pet names for you are…
The Black Monolith: A Critique of Beyonce’s Black is King
Recently, Beyoncé, a multi-platinum winning artist with billions of fans worldwide released a visual album titled Black is King. While the intentions were to bring pride to Blackness and Black people around the world, the film, which millions of people will now digest, is saturated with stereotypes about the African monolith that continues to bring…
Everything You Need to Know about Renting an Apartment Off-Campus
College itself is an amazing experience, full of novelty and adventure. Yet, there’s a certain excitement about renting your first apartment — a combination of both joy and uncertainty. Along with it, you’re taking your first steps toward adulthood by learning how to manage your finances, take care of a home, and address issues like…
Black Women Matter
George Floyd’s tragic death has changed the tides for the Black Lives Matter movement; Black men and the BLM movement have finally gotten recognition and support. But the same cannot be said about Black women. Despite the hindrances Black people have overcome, Black women do not receive respect for the work they have done in…