Please stop appropriating a movement for Black women — On February 11, two 15-year-old teenagers stabbed a 16-year-old girl named Brianna Ghey to death. Brianna was transgender, and although the U.K. police have not established a motive yet, these teenagers killed Brianna during a time when hatred against transgender people is commonplace, even encouraged. …

Indiana’s government a century ago mirrors what’s happening in the U.S. now — In 2016, an extremist political group called the alt-right played a part in successfully making Donald Trump the U.S.’s 45th president. The alt-right grew mostly by promoting their ideas on the Internet, primarily aiming at young white men. It went from being a fringe group to a recognizable assembly of…

Make sure you have a sink full of cold water ready — With my kitchen sink filled with cold water and a towel placed on the counter, I was ready. I recall staring into the black screen of my phone, gazing at my reflection. My expression seemed sterner than usual — lips slightly taunt and eyes focused on the phone screen. I…

And it’s needless to say our reactions don’t lie — I should start by pointing out that when I say “we,” I do mean people of color in general. However, that doesn’t mean white people can’t gain anything from this article. If you are interested in learning more about racism, it’s important for you to learn that racism is traumatic. …

White supremacy is a demented illusion — Whenever a white child is caught misbehaving, they’re seen as a child who needs a time-out. Whenever a white American is seen with a large collection of military-grade guns, they’re seen as patriotic. Whenever a white man is seen with a lot of money, he’s seen as a self-made man…

Blessed be, or whatever — There are many things about me that tend to scare people away. I’m passionate about social justice. I have mental illnesses. I’m bisexual. According to society, I’m a monster, but I have no wish to conform. However, there is one more thing about me that might scare even more people…

They found a new way to say the n-word — Ever since her release from Russia, Brittney Griner has received both warm welcomes and criticism. However, it seems as though the criticism never stopped. …

Instead of the path of forgiveness, I chose the path of freedom — Content warning: This article mentions child molestation. “Forgive so that you can move forward!” “You forgive for yourself, not for the other person!” “Forgiveness is a part of healing!” Look, I’ve tried, okay? I’ve tried to forgive the person who molested me when I was seven. I’ve tried to forgive…