Amplifying voices everywhere though social awareness and activism.
Something has been bothering me for the last couple of days. I shared a post, on my personal page, that detailed the experiences of Black people having to convince doctors that they're worthy of being treated well. There was an ER doc, who spoke of a time, where she was on the receiving end of... Continue Reading →
Let's talk about Netflix. And the cultural divide...again. Back in October of last year, we touched on this subject. As a refresher, the cultural divide is the difference in ideologies, interests, art, food, music, opportunities, family structures, etc, that make it hard for people to relate to one another, get along and/or feel seen. The... Continue Reading →
They're calling her "Naked Athena." The Portland woman, who supposedly caused the police to back-off with her naked protest, has gone viral. The media, some NB-POC and most white women are celebrating her boldness; it's an entirely different story in the Black community. When I first saw the video/story, it was right before it had... Continue Reading →
When thinking about systemic racism/oppression, it's helpful to think of it as a well-oiled machine, with different parts keeping it running. There are cogs, wheels, pulleys and belts, among other things, and each one is equally important in making sure the whole thing is at peak performance. Among these parts, are the smaller, yet still vital,... Continue Reading →
The AP recently changed its style guide to capitalize the "I" in Indigenous and the "B" in Black. This was nice to see, as both communities have been doing so on their own for quite a while now. For me, I've capitalized the B in Black for years, but always inconsistently. I made it a... Continue Reading →
