racism

family

fullscreen

visual art

One American Goes to See “30 Americans”

“And I thought how interesting is it that America can be this dark star, death star, and also at the same time this incredible shining light.”

Aisha —

Jun 12, 2020

black lives matter

No Justice No Pride

politics + activism

How to Talk to Your White Friends and Family About Racism

As annoying as it is, probably, to hear it, you really have to lead with love. It’s not our responsibility to love people who hate us or wish us ill,…

Abbie Jones —

Jun 11, 2020

#blacklivesmatter

#longreads

politics + activism

#BlackLivesMatter: A Longform Reading List

Fifty years of words I liked reading and you will too! Authors include James Baldwin, bell hooks, Kiese Laymon, Roxane Gay, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Toni Morrison, Bayard Rustin and Dr. Brittany…

Riese —

Jun 3, 2020

education

femmes

issues

The Public Education System Sucks (Especially for Queer Black Femmes)

If the Dean positions are largely dominated by men, guess who the most punished group in school is.

Syd —

May 12, 2020

empire

feelings atrium

politics + activism

Four Black Queer Writers in Conversation About Jussie Smollett and Holding Up Space for Each Other

This piece was co-written by Natalie, Reneice, Alexis, and Carmen. We’re four of the black members of The Speakeasy, Autostraddle’s collective for its writers of color.

The Speakeasy —

Feb 26, 2019

donald trump is not my president

empire

politics + activism

Empire’s Jussie Smollett Beaten in Racist, Homophobic Attack by Trump Supporters

An attack on a black gay celebrity like Jussie Smollet is also a message sent to his black and gay fans. So today, for all our queer fam out there,…

Carmen Phillips —

Jan 29, 2019

people of color

racism

relationships

Your Girlfriend’s Family Is Racist and You Should Probably Get the Hell Out of There

“How much do I need to engage with my serious girlfriend’s racist immediate family members? She is close with them, and I’ve spent time with them in the past, but…

Ari —

Oct 2, 2018

Daily Fix

makeup

society + culture

Trans Model Munroe Bergdorf Is Now the Face of Illamasqua, Actual Champions of Diversity

Bergdorf was recently fired by L’Oreal over a Facebook post about white supremacy.

Reneice Charles —

Sep 21, 2017

donald trump is not my president

photoessay

politics + activism

PHOTOESSAY: The Charlottesville Solidarity March in Los Angeles

White silence = violence, and it is well past the time to stand up.

Molly —

Aug 14, 2017

hate crime

hate speech

politics + activism

Fuck You, Nazis: Some Links

On the White Supremacist “rally” in Charlottesville

Riese —

Aug 13, 2017

donald trump is not my president

racism

politics + activism

Trump Lit The “Good Ol’ Boy” Torches That Set Charlottesville on Fire

The step from “good ol’ boy” to “armed white supremacist mob member” is as simple as believing you have to protect a way of life that’s under attack by an…

Heather Hogan —

Aug 13, 2017

donald trump

donald trump is not my president

politics + activism

Trump’s White House Turns Its Laser Focus to Solving “Reverse Racism” in Higher Ed

In the middle of a truly banner week for the White House, it seems one of their priorities is… opposing affirmative action programs at universities.

Rachel —

Aug 2, 2017