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ZORA

A publication from Medium that centers the stories, poetry, essays and thoughts of women of color.

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Black cat has been associated with evil and bad luck

Stop Using Words Linking Black to Bad

Language can transform society for better or worse.

Savala Nolan in ZORA

Why ‘Mama’ is the GOAT of Nicknames

If I call you mama, consider it the highest praise. I may tag it to the end of a sentence. I…

Whitney Alese in ZORA

What the Beyoncé & Lizzo Debate Misses and What it Means

An ableist slur is at the center of the…

Bridgette L. Hylton in ZORA

Stop Saying ‘She Is Black, But…’

Unless you’re ready to defend racist beliefs

Eve L. Ewing in ZORA

A photo illustration that has “Black” with three lines under B, and “White” with three lines under W, for capitalization.

I’m a Black Scholar Who Studies Race. Here’s Why I Capitalize ‘White.’

I haven’t always capitalized…

Jolie A. Doggett in ZORA

ZORA Explains

Low-Key: Breaking Down “Insecure’s” Celebration of Slang

Cheney Alvarado in ZORA

A black and white vintage photo of Choctaw women weaving baskets in the early to mid 20th century.

I Am Reclaiming the Indigenous Language I Never Knew

Choctaw was not taught to me, but now I need it…

Keydra Manns in ZORA

Why I Stopped Code-Switching

Accepting the way I look, walk, and talk is the ultimate self-care

Shruti Das in ZORA

I’ve Been Mispronouncing My Own Name for 20 Years

I realize now that it’s my responsibility to present…

Li Charmaine Anne in ZORA

How It Feels to Lose Your Native Language

Internalized racism made me forget, but I’m learning to…