Cynthia GómezOn the Power of Memory Against AtrocityJust over 48 hours ago, a bunch of white supremacist terrorists came this close to a coup attempt. Led by the president.Jan 9, 2021Jan 9, 2021
Cynthia GómezWhen you’re worse than a movie villain(Disclaimer: No dogs were harmed in the writing of this essay; in fact, one sat on my lap happily during the writing of most of it. Nor —…May 24, 2020May 24, 2020
Cynthia GómezContent Warning: This story is about growing up femaleWhen I was seven years old, the phone rang at my auntie’s apartment in Brooklyn, where I was spending the night. I grabbed for it.Jan 13, 2019Jan 13, 2019
Cynthia Gómez“Whiteness Has an Ignorance That is Bottomless*,” or the saga of Aaron SchlossbergSo I went backpacking last week. While I was off in the wilderness, enjoying nights full of stars and dodging rainstorms, apparently some…May 20, 2018May 20, 2018
Cynthia GómezThe HallwayThe dresser had seemed out of place when Susana toured the apartment; it dominated the narrow hallway, and she had to squeeze past it to…Feb 1, 2018Feb 1, 2018
Cynthia GómezWomen Know This: Every Word MattersI want to add a story of my own to the #metoo discussion, to the question of consent and why the problem won’t get solved by asking women…Jan 20, 2018Jan 20, 2018
Cynthia GómezA bigoted monster just won the presidency. Now we need to resist.Dear friends,Nov 11, 2016Nov 11, 2016
Cynthia GómezInvoluntary volunteers: the uncollected bill of teachers’ after-school hours$4,366,303.20. That’s the number in my head, on this lovely afternoon, as the sunset is beginning to streak through my windows and the sky…Feb 27, 2015Feb 27, 2015
Cynthia GómezBlack Paper Cutouts: Racial Stereotyping and the Value of Black LifeNov 25, 2014Nov 25, 2014