The Christchurch Attack Has Me More Terrified Than Ever To Be a Woman of Color in America
I never wanted to admit that I’m scared the color of my skin could get me killed. But everything changed…
Don't Let Jussie Smollett Shake Your Belief In *Actual* Hate Crime Victims
On March 8th, Jussie Smollett was indicted on 16 counts of filing a false police report. His hate crime incident,…
A Fifth Grade Class Held A Mock Slave Auction And 'Sold Off' The Black Students
A fifth-grade teacher at The Chapel School, a private school in Bronxville, NY, thought it would be a good idea…
A Young Black Boy is Arrested And Manhandled By Police, Merely For Being a Child
Even though they’re just kids, in the eyes of the justice system, little black boys are often seen as criminals.…
'Green Book' — AKA the Movie Made to Alleviate White Guilt — Definitely Didn't Deserve That Oscar
Black Panther, BlacKkKlansman, Roman, and Bohemian Rhapsody. This years’ Oscar nominations for best pictures were full of diversity and inclusivity.…
Jussie Smollett and the Rise of Hate Crimes in America
On January 29th, Empire actor Jussie Smollett made national headlines. Not because of his singing and acting talents, but he…
New York Middle School Strip-Searched Pre-Teen Girls And Nobody Seems to Give a F*ck
A New York middle school is under fire after two school employees strip-searched four twelve-year-old girls. The girls, who are…
Hey PETA, Equating Phrases Like 'Bring Home The Bacon' To The N-Word Is Incredibly Insulting
Yesterday, PETA tweeted out a chart that listed self-proclaimed “anti-animal” phrases commonly found in our vocabulary and people on Twitter…
506 Native American Women Have Gone Missing — Where Are The Media Reports?
In America, headlines about missing women and girls are all too normalized. Names like Natalee Holloway, Laci Peterson, and Amanda…
Why Won't Gina Rodriguez Let Black Women Have a Piece of the Spotlight?
Over the past few months, actress Gina Rodriguez has gone from media darling to someone who can’t let other women…