Miles Davis And The Jazz Giants: Cultivating Black Artistry
I found myself watching the documentary, Miles Davis: Birth of Cool, on Netflix. I was in awe of his skill, his confidence, and his wealth. And although we have to bear in mind the humanity of celebrities, Miles, in the eyes of his friends and fans, was superhuman.
Intersectionality and why it’s an imperative part of activism
If we refuse to incorporate intersectionality in our movements, we weaken it and change its goals.
Separating Shame from Sex
I’m at the age that my aunt was when she was reassuring me that I am not my “body count,” and I hope this article acts as a virtual form of reassurance to those who may not have an adult figure to talk to. While I’m still trying to undo the feeling of shame from harmful messages instilled in me, I understand that I’m autonomous for my body, and we all deserve respect regardless of how many partners we’ve had or how we present ourselves.
Daydreams & iPod Nanos: An Ode to Adolescence
These feelings of vulnerability are sometimes inexpressible; so, we turn to music. Now, I am the farthest I’ve ever been from my adolescence; simultaneously, this is the closest I’ll ever be to it.
On Redefining Home
it’s important to assert that we can choose those we regard as family. I’m lucky to have a best friend of eleven years, who provides comfort and understanding. I’ve found friendship with the online literary community, with people I’ve never met in person, yet trust with my true self.
Proper Dose by The Story So Far: Growth and Maturity in its Finest Form
The dedication and effort each member puts into the track is reflected so profoundly every time I hit ‘play.’ It was as though I grew alongside them. In my adolescence, I was angry and wallowed in my loneliness, akin to the tone of Under Soil and Dirt.
Mexicamericana by Eloisa Amezcua: An Honest Reflection of the Hyphenated Identity
How can America be ‘the country of immigrants’ when those who are immigrants face such hardship, exclusion, and othering? Throughout Mexicamericana, Amezcua sought to humanize her community and experience, continuously reasserting that immigrants are people, and we should see them as such.
CTRL by SZA- A Love Letter to Ourselves and Each Other
To me, CTRL was a love letter to all young womxn (and SZA herself) that despite these tumultuous times (good luck on them twenty-somethings), we are beautiful and strong despite our flaws.