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i found a watch and some liquor in the backseat we was already guilty when we found the keys  even in the bright of day sun stealing glow off shine  near the high school downtown close to the bars and the bus line  our melanin catching light too    and we was still dead wrong […]

by JeCorey Holder How many times have y’all heard something along the lines of “if it weren’t for heterosexuals, you wouldn’t be here”? You would think that, despite the erasure, it was just something The Straights™ said in jest. But no. Straight people and their pick-me Queer pets are so firm in their belief that […]

On Sunday, freshman congresswoman Ilhan Omar shared her belief on Twitter that AIPAC, one of the most powerful pro-Israel lobbying groups in the United States, is responsible for incentivizing American politicians to be pro-Israel. As a result, the Somali Muslim Minnesotan has been the target of a smear campaign alleging she is anti-Semitic.

by Aaron Fountain All political candidates experience scrutiny of their public and personal lives once they announced their candidacy for the office of President of the United States. California Senator and now-presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, is no exception. Law professors, journalists, and various members on the political Left have raised crucial questions about Harris’ policy […]

By Briana Lawrence Ah. There they are. Your fave. The person who puts a smile on your face whenever they take a breath. If they’re at a convention, you best believe you’re gettin’ that autograph. Hell, you might even spring for a professional photo — or, at the very least, a selfie. You use their […]

While Black people often share cultural, historical and experiential linkages, we have never been a monolith. These tensions between collective identity and individual autonomy sometimes contribute to splintering among organizers who advocate Black freedom. As of Wednesday, the activist organization formerly known as Black Lives Matter Cincinnati (BLMC) announced their transition into Mass Action for Black […]

Many of our Black history idols have been immortalized for their work against racism carried out by whites, from the federal government on down. They have been applauded for their magical strengths and abilities to overcome insurmountable odds. Their legacies are contextualized through brief chapters in k-12 history classes, where examples of racism are narrowed down to physical […]

While many people may not pay enough attention to notice, there’s an alarmingly growing trend of transgender people being murdered in the United States. In 2015, the record-breaking number reached 21. Deeniquia Dodds, 22, makes 15 in 2016 and it’s only July. Dodds, a resident of Washington D.C., was attacked and shot in the neck […]

June is Pride month which means that annual celebrations are happening in LGBTQIA+ communities, homes, and cities all over the country. While many are preparing to attend parades and other events, the country and world are steel in mourning after the tragic shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando which directly targeted queer folx. So, […]

The Texas state trooper who arrested Sandra Bland this summer is finally, in some measure, being held accountable for his actions.

Who doesn’t love Jennifer Lawrence? She’s the modern-day Joan of Arc who calls out Hollywood and its sexist pay structures while still headlining some of the biggest films of the year. Well, Chris Rock, like many people of color doesn’t believe Lawrence is the great light for equality. Rather, he suggests that her focus on […]

Flâner is the French version of Cecile Emeke‘s “Strolling” series. Emeke is behind the hit Youtube series, “Ackee & Saltfish.” This episode of Flâner covers police brutality, resistance in the French Caribbean, colorism and the Négritude movement.