solthe true cost of underpaid black doulas in reversing the black maternal mortality ratein the summer of 2017, tanya spent considerable time planning to have an unmedicated hospital birth. after settling on a hospital with…6 min read·Apr 16, 2021----
sol“let nas down” is one of hip hop’s most beautiful momentsIf you’re familiar with Nas’ catalog, it’s possible that you’ve identified the aforementioned lyrics as the Illmatic classic “Nas is like”…9 min read·Nov 12, 2020----
solwhy erykah badu & jill scott’s #VERZUZ battle mattersalmost three weeks after its debut, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott’s infamous verzuz battle still has a lot of the world reeling in it’s…5 min read·May 26, 2020----
solIs this #blackgirlmagic? How Kamala Harris’ Presidency Announcement Unnerves Some People of ColorSen. Kamala Harris announced her run for presidency on MLK Day 2020. I was overcome with joy to witness her bold declaration. Her…5 min read·Mar 31, 2019----
solsupport, stigma, spirituality, and self-love: my abortion reflectionabortion stances vary amongst us. they are deeply personal to those both affected and unaffected. I recall hearing from men, women with…6 min read·Mar 8, 2019--1--1
solDemystifying the Influence & #blackboyjoy of Soulja Boy Tell ’Em: a personal reflectionFrom 2005 to 2009, high school was a particularly special time for myself and other black and brown teens in the United States. I attended…4 min read·Jan 19, 2019----