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 hashtag “#OscarsSoWhite” went viral…
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Growing Affluence
Money is the foundation of stability. For women of color, there are institutional and structural barriers to financial education. Women of color make about $0.61 to $0.93 for every dollar…
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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 together into this mythical world. It…
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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 per minute could fill…
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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 specific purpose, they’re often filled with gaps in logic…
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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 don’t feel…