As far back as my memory goes, Black women have told some of the best stories. Whether kitchen table gossip, beauty shop talk, or classic literature, Black women have mastered the art of weaving cultural commentary between their exclamations of “bless your heart” and “I know that’s right.” Black women’s dialogue has even served as
On New Year’s Day in 1923, a white woman in Sumner, Florida, accused an unidentified black man of assaulting her. This might have just been an attempt to cover up the fact that her white lover was beating her. As was usually the case, a white lynch mob formed without even trying to verify the
Black History Month provides a unique period in which Black Americans are told how integral Black American contributions have been to the success of the United States. Black history, as presented through the mainstream, retains a strong focus on the “first.” The first Black person to achieve this or the first Black person to accomplish
10 seconds. That’s how much of the Tyre Nichols video I was able to stomach before I had to look away. I was shocked. I could not believe what I was seeing. Moreover, I was horrified that I was seeing it now in 2023. We…I…had not had a chance to recover from the George Floyd
The fact that Americans are moments away from a day of service in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. should be an encouraging moment for social justice activists. However, the reality that many of King’s goals remain unfulfilled subdues such optimism. A cursory examination of today’s political arena and culture wars proves
I have a confession. I've not always embraced anniversaries and birthdays. Of course, I profess my love and appreciation to loved ones, so don't think I'm completely callous. But for me, these days are ones of reflection, especially my own birthday. In case you're wondering, I turned 29 on my last birthday, just as I
When I was young, all the kids at my school were in extracurricular activities like sports, dance or music. I was always interested in partaking in these activities, but being a shy kid had its drawbacks. That was until my parents called me asking if I would like to join a recreational soccer team for
Growing up as the youngest of three, I watched my older siblings attend and graduate from Prairie View A&M University. They have moved on and now have fulfilling lives. Although I was accepted to various colleges across Texas, seeing the traditions, unity, and creativity that thrives within Prairie View ultimately drew me towards choosing PV
Growing up with a twin by your side has its pros and cons. Though most people see the benefits, only a twin can understand the downside. Twins always want to be their own individual person, which is always hard when you’re seen as a pair from birth. We would always correct people immediately when they
The Great Migration is the period from 1910 to 1970 when Black Americans migrated from the southern United States to northern, western and midwestern states. Racial violence, poor economic growth, access to education and voting rights were all motivating factors for Black southerners to find their opportunity elsewhere. In the current political climate, Black Americans