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Quick links to all of my stories by category. — Thanks for stopping by. In case you didn’t read my little tagline, I’m a bisexual Black feminist who writes about things mostly related to that. I write for a couple of publications and am the Editor-in-Chief of BLK INK. …

Social Justice

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Social Justice

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An Injustice!

·Oct 6

Why Book Bans Are So Dystopian (and What To Do About Them)

You’re hurting the children, actually — It’s Banned Books Week, and this country is facing some serious censorship issues. For those who may not be in the know, book banning is the process of removing or restricting literature due to objections from individuals or groups about its content. …

Education

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Why Book Bans Are So Dystopian (and What To Do About Them)
Why Book Bans Are So Dystopian (and What To Do About Them)
Education

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An Injustice!

·Sep 27

“Ew, Men” is Not a Useful Sentiment for Feminism or Social Justice

This generalized disdain for all things male and/or masculine is hurting the most marginalized among us — I would like to preface this piece by assuring you the sentiment here isn’t the same “Not All Men” rhetoric that’s plagued Twitter, or any preference towards #PickMe culture that’s designed to put down women who are having the necessary conversations about sexism and gender roles in society. At this…

Feminism

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“Ew, Men” is Not a Useful Sentiment for Feminism or Social Justice
“Ew, Men” is Not a Useful Sentiment for Feminism or Social Justice
Feminism

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Jan 13, 2022

Stop Offering Me Your Unsolicited Medical Advice

“Have you tried…?” and other things people with chronic conditions are tired of hearing. — I have chronic conditions and comorbidities. It’s a hard thing for me to talk about. It has a name, but I struggle to say it. …

Health

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Stop Offering Me Your Unsolicited Medical Advice
Stop Offering Me Your Unsolicited Medical Advice
Health

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BLK INK

·Nov 14, 2021

Janelle Monáe and the Art of Putting Queer Black Womanhood to Music

How she gets it right when so many others fall short — If I can be honest, I’m not big on music videos these days and haven’t been for a long time. I see two women flicking their tongues at each other, eyes turned towards the camera — a proxy for a presumably male viewer — rubbing each other’s bodies while simultaneously…

LGBTQ

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Janelle Monáe and the Art of Putting Queer Black Womanhood to Music
Janelle Monáe and the Art of Putting Queer Black Womanhood to Music
LGBTQ

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Nov 5, 2021

I’m Tired of “Tough Love” Mentalities

Why are Black people only expected to thrive under duress? — My partner recently completed a training program for a technical field that introduced them to the first Black instructor they’ve ever had in all of their educational history — and they have a Bachelor’s degree. All the trainees were low-income, in the age range of 18–24, and most were Black…

Race

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I’m Tired of “Tough Love” Mentalities
I’m Tired of “Tough Love” Mentalities
Race

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An Injustice!

·Nov 1, 2021

You Don’t Owe Anything to Random People on the Internet

I’m not in the business of arguing with strangers online — I write about a lot of “controversial” topics. Social justice. Feminism. Blackness. And for the most part, I’m having a good time. Reading other articles and doing the research that goes along with writing has been enjoyable, if a lot of work at times. …

Social Media

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You Don’t Owe Anything to Random People on the Internet
You Don’t Owe Anything to Random People on the Internet
Social Media

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BLK INK

·Oct 31, 2021

3 Fiction Genres That Have Impacted Me as a Black Queer Woman

Sub-genres I started reading that changed my worldview — Like a lot of people I know, I spent my formative years immersed in fictional worlds. I was a regular at the local library. I was sneakily reading trilogies under my desk when I should’ve been doing calculus. …

Books

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3 Fiction Genres That Have Impacted Me as a Black Queer Woman
3 Fiction Genres That Have Impacted Me as a Black Queer Woman
Books

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Oct 28, 2021

Jesus Christ, I’m Tired of Hearing About Dave Chappelle.

Gender’s not a fact. The man is transphobic. Can we move on? — Can we move on? Please? I’m so tired. Ever since The Closer dropped on October 5th, the internet has kind of sucked. More so than usual, anyway. …

LGBTQ

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Jesus Christ, I’m Tired of Hearing About Dave Chappelle.
Jesus Christ, I’m Tired of Hearing About Dave Chappelle.
LGBTQ

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An Injustice!

·Oct 12, 2021

Sex Music and the Genre of F*cking

“I like to f*ck and I’m really good at it” has become its own genre of music among Black female artists — I recently saw comedian and 2 Dope Queens co-creator Phoebe Robinson do a live set in which she joked about being bad at sex. Just straight up honesty about how she’s a little bit lazy and likes missionary. It was funny, but also gave me the flooring realization that I’d…

Music

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Sex Music and the Genre of F*cking
Sex Music and the Genre of F*cking
Music

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