Shay 
One aspect of adulthood that isn’t discussed enough is the need to remain open to growing and evolving in our thoughts and beliefs as we gain more knowledge. Instead, too often, we cling to beliefs that have long stopped serving us and can cause more harm than good. Recently, I was confronted with the fact …
Of all the stereotypes and tropes that abound about Black women, the one that is the hardest to shake and causes the most harm is the “angry Black woman” trope. It seeks to frame us as mean, aggressive, and ill-tempered; it is used most to silence and separate us from healthy emotions. To be a …
A few days ago, I sat in disgust reading how Texas Rep. Nicole Collier was being held in the Texas legislative chamber because she refused to sign a permission slip agreeing to surveillance and a police escort to ensure that she would return to chambers. I found myself wondering, “Where are all the prominent anti-racism …