You know that conversation that we’ve been “saving for another day”? Today is another day. Another day where a black life is lost. Another day in which we have been failed. OLUWATOYIN SALAU (19), also referred to as “Toyin” and “Queen”, is another BLACK WOMAN who has been failed. In the physical sense, she was… Read More The Signal: A Call to Black Men
Many people did not know much about Juneteenth (A.K.A. Freedom Day) until this year. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19th 1865, the Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to deliver the news that the war was over and that slaves were free.… Read More The History of Juneteenth
Last time we spoke, we had a discussion on the solutions we all can do as individual black women to better empower and uplift each other. Although it’s been a while because of the pandemic, social media has been super beneficial in helping me gather enough information to write part three, the final part to… Read More The Hate We Give: The Revolt
At this point you may be seeing your Twitter feed starting to “go back to normal” but that doesn’t mean that the movement is over. This is just the beginning. Here are nine ways you can help the movement. 1. Sign Petitions It may not feel important but truth be told, the petition for George… Read More 9 Ways You Can Support the Black Lives Matter Movement
In early June, the United States made history. People around the country and world participated in the largest civil rights movement to occur that featured all 50 states including 18 countries. These protests held weight as the officers involved in the killing of yet another innocent black life- Minneapolis resident, George Floyd was officially faced… Read More THE POWER OF THE YOUTH
This article is for you. Yes, I mean you. Before I begin, I would like to acknowledge those who have lost their lives during this time of uncertainty, as well as those who have lost close friends and family. Social distancing has been hard on us all, but it is truly necessary to prevent the… Read More Affirmations and Aspirations
A community response to the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery… Read More When Will Black Lives Be Valued?
A Discussion on Colorism in the Black Community… Read More Brown Skin Girl
The Rise of “Black-Fishing” … Read More Stop Trying To Be Black
These seven books are not only diverse, but they are also great shows of representation. I personally run a blog all about representation in books, TV, and movies. This Side of Home by Renee Watson If you’ve checked out some of my reviews before, you already know how much I love This Side of… Read More 7 YA Books with Black Main Characters
