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“Rafiki” My love. by Kim Ndegwa

“Rafiki” My love. As a child, I didn't have the standard societal judgment expected of someone raised in a Kenyan household. I would say...

In Defense of Black History Month During Aquarius Season by Julissa Emile

It has been long debated among Black Scholars, Activists, and Icons that Black History Month during February, the shortest month of the...

Child by Aiya

If I ever forget I want you to remember for me how you caused joy were anticipated celebrated years before you were born If I ever forget...

Unarmed by Aiya

It may seem simple A flipped switch But when you ask me not to code This is what I hear Risk your income your job Risk safety...

Re-Evaluation by AZ Nowell

The resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement in the past year has nurtured important conversations centered around systemic racism,...

man hands by Valentine

i wear rings. i decorate my hands like a strong man’s— like a king’s. my hands aren’t dainty, they’ve never been pretty, but they can...

Dumpster-Dived Femininity

A Personal Essay by Santana Teresa-Mari Coste I'm going to be honest, most of what defines 'conventional' femininity is complete garbage....

Untitled by Valentine

i’m listening to Noname for the first time. i had heard a song of hers before, but not the full discography. this is a feat for me— in...

Fall by Aiya

It was quiet so soft she barely heard each new word a raindrop o recognized later as a tear It wasn’t a call to arms or love or awareness...

Revisiting #OscarsSoWhite 5 years Later

The Oscars continue to hold its position as one of the highest regards and honors in the world of film. It’s been 5 years since the...

Growing Affluence

Money is the foundation of stability. For women of color, there are institutional and structural barriers to financial education. Women...

Drawing From Women of Color

Comic books are what got me into reading. My brother and I started out with the Amulet series by Kazu Kabushi. We were transported...

Speak

There are a lot of things I wish would have escaped my mouth within moments of tension. The amount of thoughts that run through my head...

There is No Such Thing As “Universal Womanhood”

Identities are a slippery thing. They're artificial, but they're still real. And because they're created by people, usually to serve a...

Validation and Comfort

As I weave my way around the uneven cobblestone streets of this city, I get a feeling of comfort. I don’t know where I am going, but I...