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

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Black People Created American Democracy

America owes much of its success to Black people

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Black Attitude

If we want to combat racism, let’s end “bystanderism.”

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Fighting Racism With Laughter

Appreciate good things happening, too!

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I Don’t Have A Problem With “Auntie”

Why I don’t feel the same way as other Black women do about the polarizing term “auntie.”

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When Our Own Government Turns Racist

Daily racism, episode №1,245.

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Men Forgetting Basic Details Isn’t Funny

Men forgetting your birthday or anniversary isn’t funny or cute. It points to something…

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The Price Wasn’t Always Right

The racism and sexism legacy of Bob Barker

Beautiful Blonde Caucasian and Black Game Show Hostesses Making TV Gestures

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Moving Beyond the Cane

Rethinking discipline in Ghanaian schools

The Fear Factor

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Being A “Hot” Girl: Humblebrag or Hindrance?

Acid attacks, hostility and harassment: is extreme beauty…

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We Joined Them in Becoming Our Own Oppressors

If you want to hold a people in chains, you must first convince them they are meant to be bound