In today’s society, I feel like I should hate my race. / I should flat out bleach my skin white, turn my hair blonde, get blue contacts and change my name to Amy. Read on
Identity / all
When I learned that I would be attending a college where 75.9 percent of the student body is composed of white people, I immediately found myself anxious about whether my blackness would be accepted. I shaved off my hair, telling people “I just want a new start.” But I really did it because I did not want to face the awkward looks in the dorm’s bathroom. Read on
I have no clue why she would be dressed up this nicely at a train station but that is non of my business/ The point is that I wanted to complement her/ But being that most of my friends are women/I've heard enough creeper horror stories to know that if I didn't approach her correctly/
I could go down in her own history book as another creepy ass guy on the train trying to holler/So I didn't/I still don't Read on
The film that stood out to me the most was the night’s Best Picture winner "Dear Drew.” With its beautiful cinematography, detailed direction, great performances, and strong writing, the film succeeds at giving you that warm feeling inside of being in love with someone that we can all relate to. Read on
Paideia poet Royce Mann, 14, spoke up about his slam poem "White Boy Privilege," how quickly it went viral, and what he hopes to achieve: “I want people who disagree with me to see that video." Read on
Dasia offers a poetic reflection on what it means to be a black girl. Read on
