At first, this exhibit sounded a little boring to a very busy 13-year-old with homework and a lot of videos to watch on Instagram. However, when I saw the walls overflowing with stories, I realized that walking through this exhibit was a lot like reading a very interesting book or watching a movie. Each wall told a part of the story. Read on
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This visual celebration of queer black girls explores the diverse forms in which they display both their queerness and their Black Girl Magic as one. Read on
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
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
Newer generations, such as mine, use the n-word in our everyday vocabulary, because we don’t truly understand the impact behind the word and we haven’t experienced its true meaning. Read on
For many people who identify as LGBT+, growing up in a religious household can be the root cause for intense self-loathing and confusion that can sometimes even lead to depression and/or suicidal thoughts. Read on