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To the friend who said I should be thankful for my online harassment while cosplaying: I ain’t thankful for shit
by Briana Lawrence Self reflection is… weird. You’re sitting there, drinking a cup of coffee out of your favorite mug (mine being a Tetris themed mug with the words “EPIC FAIL” plastered on them since the pieces aren’t put together properly — it’s me in a nutshell). You’re sitting there, minding your own beeswax when, […]
Trump’s Administration Is Coming For Trans Rights Even Though He Said He Wouldn’t
In a move they say is in favor of “states rights,” the Department of Justice and Department of Education, with newly installed leadership, has rescinded Obama era advisory standards to let transgender children use the bathroom of their choice.
Black Student Recorded Teacher Who Said Her Only Purpose Was to “Have Sex and Children”
So much for a “happy” International Women’s Day. A student at Green County High School in Georgia broke down in tears during an interview after restating what her teacher said to her in front of her entire classroom.
Why it Matters That Hillary Clinton Said “All Lives Matter” In a Black Church This Week
On Tuesday, Democratic presidential hopeful, Hillary Rodham Clinton, gave a speech on race in the United States at a Black church in Florissant, Missouri. The church is just a short drive from Ferguson, the city where Michael Brown was murdered by Officer Darren Wilson last August. While Clinton’s speech was meant to score points […]
Eric Garner Said ‘I Can’t Breathe’ 11 Times — Now Activists Are Making 11 Demands In His Name
The following piece is from Huffington Post. It was written by Christopher Mathias. By: Christopher Mathias It’s been more than a week since a Staten Island grand jury decided not to indict a New York City police officer in the death of Eric Garner, and protesters have taken to the streets each night since then, […]
Justice for Renisha: Ted Wafer said he didn’t know the gun was loaded
A suburban Detroit man who killed an unarmed teen on his porch said he didn’t know his shotgun was loaded. Ted Wafer, 55, shot and killed 19-year-old Renisha McBride during the early hours of Nov. 2. He has claimed self defense under Michigan’s Stand Your Ground law.
Lawmaker who said he would vote for slavery retracts statement
A Nevada lawmaker who said that he would vote to reinstate slavery if the public wanted it has retracted his statement.
WATCH: Ten OTHER Things Martin Luther King Said
As we should everyday, we honor Dr. King for his bravery, insight, and determination to fight for a better tomorrow for his people – and all people, throughout the world. Check out a few lesser known King quotes after the jump! How has the life and work of Dr. King inspired you?
Rick Santorum’s Defense: I said ‘Blah’ people, not Black people….
Rick Santorum wants us to believe that he said “Blah” people, not “Black” people. How stupid does he think we are? Read more at BlackYouthProject.com!
A Gay Man's Struggle: Leviticus Said "Man Shall Not Lie With Man"
In High School I went to a church that rallied students to stand in front of abortion clinics with red tape covering their mouth and black marker written on the tape displaying one simple word. “Life.” I never personally went on these escapades, but there was already a contradiction building between my personal life […]
Losing Recipes: Love in the Age of Ghosting
by Naiquan. Last summer, a friend and I realized we hadn’t seen children playing in the fire hydrant. No elder on the block with a key to unlock the “Johnny Pump”. As a child of the Brooklyn Spike Lee portrayed in “Crooklyn,” I know first-hand the feelings of protection and support from my neighbor’s grandfather, […]
Why Poetry? Ten Poets and Poems To Read As We Close Out Black History Month.
by Jari Bradley During the peak of the pandemic in 2020, there were numerous online poetry readings being held for the public to attend. I was just finishing my Master of Fine Arts program after three years on the East Coast, and with all the calamity that the world felt comprised of at that time, […]