Race & Equity

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The Long and Winding Road to Women’s Suffrage

“The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or…

It’s Time to be Unified in our Outrage

Dravon Ames, Iesha Harper, and their two young children are just one more black family…

Not My Party

As the nation gears up for next week’s Democratic candidate debate, one thing that almost…

Forward Magazine
Fashion as Activism

Alber Elbaz, the masterful former creative director for Lanvin, once said that fashion is “Pure,…

Disney’s Aladdin: Representation for a New Generation

A whole new world. That’s exactly what representation in media gives children who do not…

Lost and Found: The Heritage of Adoption

As summer approaches, I’m reminded of the informational brochure for Korean heritage camp my parents…

You Could… But, Should You?

You know that excited feeling you get when you come across an opportunity? When you…

For Philando Castile

They think I’m so stupid, put my daughter in danger. They think I’m so stupid,…

Not just a “marching band”

Here I am with the other people on the internet talking about Taylor Swift. I’ll…

Afro Speaks

My afro speaks in corporate America. It pulls on my professionalism wondering why they can’t…

Please Stop Trying to Convert Me

I know that Jesus loves me. I know this because I am Muslim and Muslims…

Black People Are Not Surprised that Wealthy White Parents are Paying Millions for Their Kids To Go To College. We are Surprised You’re Surprised.

When the news dropped that fifty people, including actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, where…

Perfect Skin

Colorism noun differential treatment based on skin color, especially favoritism toward those with a lighter…

Why Edward Blum is No Friend to Asian Americans

Harvard University recently announced a record proportion of Asian American undergraduate students in its admitted…