home. [america]
i want a home without death without fear //
the house i live in struggles with welcoming me //
it doesn’t accept my skin just because it is riddled in naps & honey //
Strange Fruit is Falling
Strange Fruit is falling/Its skin, bruised from years of neglect
Its soul weary of the fight/Its soul, beaten down for standing strong in its convictions
Its blood paints the ground for loving its brother…
‘The Birth of a Nation’ Encourages Audiences to Start a Conversation on Race
“They’re killing people everywhere just for being black.” This line of dialogue by a slave in the aftermath of a slave rebellion, can be spoken 185 years later and still mean the same thing.
Second Debate Highlights Rifts Between Clinton, Trump and Pence
If Trump and Pence cannot create unity between themselves, how can a country plagued with controversy reach unity with them in power?
Your Feminism is Not Mine
Schumer and Dunham’s version of feminism likely would have gone unquestioned against its old definition, but today, representing the voices of your lookalikes and bashing all other women should not and cannot be tolerated.
Balancing School, Sports and Sleep
“I have already given so much into this sport, and I will continue to do my part because I can’t give up on those who need me.”
NO SENIORITIS, NO ‘L’
A few members of the class of ‘17 speak up about how to avoid senioritis. Although the whole process of applying to college is stressful, it’ll pay off to be optimistic.
Just Like Teens, Vice Presidents DO Matter!
In a way, vice presidents are like teens: often overlooked, but still very important.
In the Age of Black Lives Matter, Timing Is Perfect For ‘The Birth of a Nation’
There is not a better time to put this movie out, especially because of the current constant persecution and killing of black men and women across the United States.
Feminine High: Programs for Teen Girls that Empower
Imagine walking into a lecture hall where 150 peers sit in lightly polished wooden chairs. At the front of the room stands a group of established women. On either side of the room stand more supportive women. They all like you and are only here to encourage you.
