DonnyinWriting 150WP4: Reflecting as a StudentBefore taking this course, I had a pretty narrow view of writing and its relationship with my experiences and identity. I had no idea that…Dec 4, 2021Dec 4, 2021
DonnyinWriting 150WP3: Black Representation MattersAs someone who has had an avid interest in both photography and Black feminist literature at a young age, I feel as both have had the most…Nov 27, 2021Nov 27, 2021
DonnyPost 6: The Fight for Black Lives ContinuesI made this project for a journalism class. The assignment was to photoshop and edit an iconic photograph in order to give it a new social…Nov 15, 20211Nov 15, 20211
DonnyPost 5: Preaching Diversity and Inclusion Is Not EnoughUSC constantly preaches and advocates for diversity, inclusion and equity. Their behaviors, on the other hand, are in direct opposition to…Nov 15, 20211Nov 15, 20211
DonnyPost 4: Telefone: A Story of GrowthA melodic blend of neo-soul and hip-pop with a dash of slam poetry; Noname’s debut mixtape Telefone is a timeless piece of work. I remember…Nov 15, 20211Nov 15, 20211
DonnyinWriting 150A Night in LA: Capturing Blackness Through Film PhotographyIn the era of digital photography, the lost art of film photography is one that has found itself in me. Film photography serves as a way…Oct 25, 2021Oct 25, 2021
DonnyWP1: How Intersectionality Has Shaped My IdentityAs someone who was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, issues regarding race and immigration status were something that I did not…Sep 19, 2021Sep 19, 2021
DonnyPost 3: Are You Suffering from Internalized Capitalism?As human beings, we often fall into a cycle of tying our self worth with productivity and labor. However, this is a harmful approach of…Sep 16, 2021Sep 16, 2021
DonnyPost 2: Question the Systems Around YouMost of our common knowledge is taught to us in a hegemonic manner that portrays one set of beliefs as right and any other as incompetent…Sep 5, 20211Sep 5, 20211