They looked up words that mean “stupid” in African to insult me They look at my hair products as if they are dirty They call me names and whisper things about me And I am so tired No longer can I play my “bad b**ch” music Caresha would know what to do But here “JT”… Read on
Race/Ethnicity / all
The year was 2018. I was sitting in my 8th grade social studies class as whispers went around the room. Are you walking out? Do you think he will let us? I’ll do it, if you do. When the time came for the walkout, I looked through the thin glass window on the door to… Read on
Okay and who thinks Black history should also be taught in schools? Great! By a show of hands, who thinks Critical Race Theory should be taught in schools? Awesome. You know who doesn’t? Texas Governor Greg Abbott. House Bill 3979, signed by Governor Abbott, states that Critical Race Theory will not be required to be… Read on
After I cut off my relaxed hair, reactions were swift. Some applauded my bravery. Others expressed displeasure: Was I trying to be a boy, was I gay? Read on
On May 20, Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp wrote a letter to the State Board of Education opposing the teaching of critical race theory in Georgia classrooms. Below you will find the following excerpt: We must instead focus on our goal of providing the highest quality education to every child in Georgia, without partisan bias… Read on
I’ve always disliked the founding fathers. These men created a government in which only straight white men could be free, and it infuriates me. The founding fathers were a group of wealthy white men that did significant work to help set up the United States government. The eight men were George Washington, John Adams, Thomas… Read on
