After I cut off my relaxed hair, reactions were swift. Some applauded my bravery. Others expressed displeasure: Was I trying to be a boy, was I gay? Read on
Tag Archives: PWI
Jennie Matos, 14, chronicles her journey as a black girl attending a PWI. "I can go to their school but will never be a part of their school community." Read on
In the wake of the global issues of police brutality and ongoing racial discrimination among African Americans, should African American athletes consider attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities [HBCUs] over opportunities at Predominantly White Institutions [PWIs]? This topic has sparked ongoing conversation, thanks to a viral tweet shared by San Ysidro High School’s Mikey Williams,… Read on
Being a black girl in the current state of this country is already hard. It becomes even harder when you find yourself attending a school where more than 75% of the student body looks nothing like you. The shock of a new school experience, mixed with feeling that you don’t belong there can be heavy.… Read on
As Black women, it is imperative that we are educated and prepared to navigate and flourish in these spaces. Read on