The United States of Ameritocracy Is Here & Black Folks Ain’t Ready
The latest political thing that is of concern to me is that Trump plans on abolishing the Department of Education…
Category: Essays
The US Didn’t Learn From Slavery. It Indoctrinated It: 9 Slavery Practices All Americans Still Do Today
The legacy of slavery in the United States extends far beyond its official abolition, permeating modern American society in ways…
Why White People Feel Entitled To “Help” Non-Whites
The path to hell is paved with good intentions, and white people have left a road of destruction whereever they’ve…
The Curious Case of Michael Jackson’s Nose
Many iconic images come to mind when it comes to Michael Jackson. But the most perplexing feature associated with the King of Pop was his nose.
On Top of Our Charred Bones: Many Black People Suffer From Generational Stockholm Syndrome
A Critical Response Essay of W.E.B. DuBois’ “The Souls of Black Folks” In 1903, W.E.B. DuBois, a prominent civil rights…
War of the Worlds: Black and White Feminists Aren’t On the Same Side
A critical response essay of Audre Lorde’s “I Am Your Sister”