The Historical Context: A Legacy of Mistrust In the annals of history, African Americans have often found themselves on the trailing edge of technological advancements. The digital divide, a chasm widened by systemic and structural racism, has left many wary and suspicious of technologies that promise to revolutionize our existence…

I started writing on Medium after several losses in my life. I needed to channel my energy into something. I had recently lost my father, moved from my adopted city to my hometown, and changed my relationship. I needed to do something, so I started writing. I love getting my…

“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” — Alice Walker Life is a co-construction. The development of life has to do with the environment you grow in. We cannot raise ourselves and most definitely cannot pick our parents. My parents met…

The world runs on the little shit

Being unaware of the effects of oppression on the human body creates ideas of not being good enough — We are all constructed in some way. There is no controlling who we are born to or the social position that will shape our lives. Our lottery of birth and how we experience life is contingent on the sphere of people who cultivate us through a conscious effort or unconscious…

Today was one of the most different starts to my day since I moved to Alabama. Like everyone, I picked up a few extra pounds during the quarantine. I haven’t exercised like I normally do; I love the gym. So, today I woke up at 4:30 am and did a…

I pay attention to American politics the best I can. Perpetual letdowns have spoiled my constructed aptitude for the political arena. I watched Jessie Jackson’s presidential run with my mom, and nothing. I voted for the B. Clinton because of the rumors of him, this typical white man, being the…

As an educator, I know many issues are needing to be solved. There are systematic problems with education ranging from the propagandized history, less opportunity for types of curricula in communities represented by Black and Latino people. The defunding of schools and the assault on individuality and creativity. …

Through videos, like the in one which this article centers, the viewing of racist acts performed by white Americans have become prevalent. The actions…