I’ve always disliked the founding fathers. These men created a government in which only straight white men could be free, and it infuriates me. The founding fathers were a group of wealthy white men that did significant work to help set up the United States government. The eight men were George Washington, John Adams, Thomas… Read on
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Blackwashing versus whitewashing, just what does this mean? At the heart of this topic is the importance of visual representation in media. From the smallest television show, to the biggest upcoming blockbuster movie, through video games, and textbooks, everyone wants to be represented. I have found that when I am engaged in any of these… Read on
"Who Will Start Another Fire?" represents a necessary reckoning for their makers and so perhaps, too, their viewers. Read on
Just as we received accountability for George Floyd, with the killing of Ma’Khia Bryant, we found ourselves back at the drawing board 10 minutes later. Read on
"Explicit discrimination and overt stereotypical thinking have plagued and penetrated the health care and research systems so profoundly, that it is now difficult to root out every aspect that has been planted in it throughout time," writes VOX ATL teen staff writer Amy Pham. Read on
Jump out of the shower Grab an outfit Face the mirror then start No fighting No strong opinions No thoughts No me Silence Keep quiet Don’t wanna be another angry black girl Soft voice high giggle No aggression Say it again no aggression I keep practicing I’m almost ready I do my hair Grab a… Read on