Our team took a semester-long deep dive into the stories of ISMs and discrimination, such as sexism, colorism, racism, homophobia, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and classism. We branched out into the greater Atlanta community to collect narratives and to connect with teens who desired to tell their stories. For some it was a therapeutic release; for others,… Read on
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The ideas that upheld such ancient institutions persist today. Social class, caste, and colonialism have all contributed to colorism in the modern world. However, that is not all. Read on
As a young, dark-skinned female who doesn’t talk “ghetto” or “ratchet,” who doesn’t constantly listen to rap music and doesn’t live in the “‘hood,” I feel like I’m a weird mix of communities that make it a little harder to classify me. Read on
Black youth are very well aware that the only reason MFOL got the coverage it did is because it happened in a suburban area. This year, 2018, alone has shown there is a demand for non-white stories to be shared on huge platforms, so now, let's extend the coverage to non-white voices in this conversation, because our voices matter, too. Read on
I am who God made me, and I am good, no matter what anyone says. The journey to this point has been rocky, and I know it is not finished yet, but I’m prepared. I know I will persevere because God is on my side. Read on
Paideia students hit the VOX ATL hallways already bringing their wisdom and experiences with discrimination in the forms of anti-semitism and the messages they get from pop culture about what it means to be a woman or a person of color. Here are their voices. Read on
