race

Daily Fix

ferguson

politics + activism

MO Governor Jay Nixon Enacts Preemptive State of Emergency, Activates National Guard as Response to Ferguson Activism

While the indictment of Wilson is a powder keg issue that could incite riots, it’s not the only end goal of these massive protests. With that said, one way to…

Hannah Hodson —

Nov 18, 2014

Daily Fix

race

politics + activism

President of Lincoln University Slut-Shames Black Women, Incriminates Black Men, Asks for Silence Around Rape

“The other thing I want to tell you about brothers is that we will lead you to believe that you’re the best thing since sliced bread. But we’re slicing your…

Hannah Hodson —

Nov 11, 2014

autostraddle live

race

community

See You At Facing Race 2014 in Dallas

Facing Race 2014 is happening in Dallas on November 13-15. Let’s hang out!

Yvonne —

Nov 11, 2014

Daily Fix

feminism

politics + activism

Why The Anti-Street Harassment Movement Needs to Involve More Women of Color

While men of all colors perpetrate street harassment, addressing it in communities of color calls for specific intra-community solutions rather than broad condemnations of male privilege.

Hannah Hodson —

Nov 5, 2014

Daily Fix

Oprah

tv feature

Raven Doesn’t Want to be Labeled “Gay” or “African-American;” Most of Us Don’t Get the Choice

To which my own response was like Oprah’s, “Oh, girl.”

Yvonne —

Oct 9, 2014

ferguson

personal essay

first person

Because I’m Black, Too

“That risks making a wound of my blackness. My blackness is not a wound; it is a gift I’m trying, consciously and earnestly, to understand and protect and witness.”

Chelsey —

Sep 24, 2014

greatest hits

personal essay

coming out

Learning to Use Chopsticks: Coming Out as Korean-American

“At 27, I came out as Korean-American. I was always Korean, of course. I checked the “Asian” box when filling out a form. My ethnicity was written on my face…

KaeLyn —

Sep 4, 2014

advertising

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Why Advertising Directed At People of Color Doesn’t Land For Me

STOP TRYING TO SELL ME CHEERIOS!

Hannah Hodson —

Sep 3, 2014

Daily Fix

makeup

beauty

Mascara and Minstrelsy: Benefit Cosmetics’ Racist Video Fails Everything

“This could be a recruitment video for The Iggy Azalea School For Basics Who Can’t Rap Good And Want To Do Racist Stuff Too.”

Elena —

Sep 2, 2014

Daily Fix

ferguson

politics + activism

No Justice, No Peace to be Found In Ferguson Over A Week After Michael Brown’s Death

Without any repercussions for police violence that started on Wednesday, or any justice for protesters mourning Michael Brown, a dystopian reality is continuing to develop in Ferguson.

Rachel —

Aug 18, 2014

Daily Fix

ferguson

politics + activism

The Facts on Ferguson: What’s Happened and How You Can Help

Everything we know about last night’s events, the legal realities, and what you can do right now to help.

Rachel —

Aug 14, 2014

michael brown

people of color

politics + activism

The QPOC Speakeasy Speaking Out With Love To Mike Brown

“It is a crystal clear, paint-by-the-numbers picture of chronic police hostility toward African-Americans. This is anti-blackness in America. Make no mistake.”

The Speakeasy —

Aug 14, 2014