At an advance screening of “I Am Not Your Negro,” I thought deeply about the broken record of oppression that has a hold over black life in America. Racism is not over. James Baldwin knew it, modern black people know it and it is likely that those after us will know it. Read on
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When the girls began to write, it was evident they could communicate their despair through these pieces. I was so proud to see people in my generation be so aware of the issues in the world and be able to talk in a calm manner about how it's affecting their families. Read on
Hearing that refugees fleeing terrorism will be denied entry to the United States because they call themselves Muslim, angers me — to say the least. If racism and xenophobia are unfounded weapons President Trump plans to use to bat away terrorism, or at the very least people’s fear of the Other, then we will respond with protest and resistance, with colorful hijabs and Arabic that rolls off the tongue. Read on
Each year, we look forward to the large selection of funny, emotional, outrageous and entertaining commercials that debut during the Super Bowl. Read on
Lady Gaga might be the only one in our generation who can rival Beyonce. Having my favorite singer perform at halftime was the icing on the cake of my hometown making it to Sunday night's game against the New England Patriots. Read on
Editors Note: Cleave Poetry is an experimental form of poetry that allows the reader to look at a poem in parts or as a whole. Both the left and right sides… Read on
