History Juneteenth just became a federal holiday last year. What many people don’t know is that Juneteenth has existed for a long time. Juneteenth has existed for over 100 years, and it has been a state holiday in Texas since 1980. So, Juneteenth is a significant holiday for Black people with a long history. The […]
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Acknowledging the Mental Health Traumas Our Mothers Passed Down May was Mental Health Awareness month and Mother’s Day was on May 8th – two differing themes, yet if you think about it, so tightly knit together. Mental Health is a subject all too often ignored by the African American community, and your Mother is one of
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It had been months since I sent in my application to be an intern at one of the largest organizations for LGBTQ+ equality in the country. I had done internships before, but none like this one. I would be offered a decently sized stipend, working alongside a great and fast-paced group of changemakers, and serving
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An Open Letter to The America of the Buffalo Shooting “A racially motivated hate crime is abhorrent to the very fabric of this nation. Any fact of domestic terrorism, including an act perpetrated in the name of repugnant white nationalist ideology, is antithetical to everything we stand for in America.” President Biden on the massacre
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“Recipe for Change” is Dropping Gems and Amplifying Black Women Do you enjoy meaningful conversations amongst incredible folk? Love to hear the experiences of different communities of all ages, careers, and backgrounds? And have a quirk for seeing people eat delicious food? Well look no further, Recipe For Change’s newest episode “Amplifying Black Women” is
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Lori Harvey’s Body Should Not Be the Goal Amongst the Lizzos and iconic images of the Precious Lees of the world, it is easy to say that body acceptance and positivity are here to stay. We are beyond trying to fit our bodies into the tight squeezes of size 2s and unreachable standards of western
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Considering the United States’ racist history, it is quite shocking how much American audiences enjoy media that serves as a metaphor for racism. There are countless examples of media that have this as its central theme. This includes huge franchises such as “X-Men” and less popular media like the Netflix film “Bright.” Metaphors for racism
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Actress Talks Growing Up In Poverty and the Journey To Triumph In Her Latest Memoir With over 100 awards and an Oscar win, legendary actress Viola Davis has proven a force to be reckoned with in the Hollywood entertainment industry. From her groundbreaking role as the dynamic, mysteriously sexy lawyer Annalise Keating in the legal
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It was spring break. The normal northern weather of chilly Massachusetts was starting to shed its winter layers and adorn its flip flops and shorts. I had been staying on my university campus as any typical freshman would, hopping from one friend’s dorm to another, making memories that you remember forever. Amidst the parties, late
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Autism Awareness Month The month of April was great! It was the start of better weather, spring break, flowers blooming, and trees growing their leaves back. April was also Autism Awareness month. I happen to be someone who lives with someone on the spectrum. My 11 year old brother was diagnosed with Autism when he
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