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Swiping through anti-Blackness and colorism on Tinder
by Tynesha M. McCullers Summer is officially in full swing. With temperatures on the rise and Ella Mai’s “Boo’d Up” in heavy rotation, the thought of having someone to kick it with permeates my mind on a daily basis. As someone who’s been out of the dating scene for over a year now, I turned […]
For gay men in Nigeria, Grindr’s screenshot deactivation is double-edged
This essay discusses queerphobic violence by Nelson C.J On the surface, taking screenshots on Grindr can serve a few trivial purposes. To capture that absolutely weird or witty bio on an interesting profile, to keep evidence of a chat you and your friends might laugh over when you show them, or to save the picture […]
My parents’ storybook romance gave me unrealistic expectations for (Black) love in the digital age
Editor’s Note: This month at BYP, we will be exploring the US Elections & Family/Parenting issues, and we are interested in publishing works that address these topics. How has our political system been working for and against us? What dynamics are different today? How should we prepare for the presidential election, and what is the […]
When combatting colorism in dating practices becomes overcompensating for guilt
By Kui Mwai Whether my friends and I are out on the town, or at home relaxing with copious glasses of wine, we talk about it all. I adore our dynamic. We are of all colors and backgrounds but are united in our respect and love for each other. We’ve managed to create a safe […]
15 percent of American Adults Have Used Internet-Based Dating Apps
Have you ever used online dating sites before? It seems like more and more people have started using online apps to turn up their dating life. As a matter of fact, 15 percent of American adults have used online dating sites or mobile dating apps according to the Pew Research Center.
Are Hook Up Apps to Blame For Rise in STDs?
A new report from the Rhode Island Department of Health links an uptick in STD cases to the use of social media hook up apps such as Tinder. According to the report, the number of infectious syphilis cases increased by 79%, gonorrhea cases increased by 30% and the number of newly-identified HIV cases increased by […]
Fascinating Article: ‘Colonialism Helped Launch HIV Epidemic in Africa’
According to a fascinating article in the Washington Post, Colonialism in Africa helped launch the HIV epidemic over a century ago. It is a fascinating read that perfectly conveys how the plundering and exploitation of people and places at the hands of the West had many deadly, unintended consequences.