PinnedOlayemi OlurinLaw School BlowsAuthor’s Note: I wrote this essay when I was in law school and after recently finding it buried in my files, I decided to share it for…Apr 3, 2023Apr 3, 2023
Olayemi OlurinWhen The Protests End, Don’t Forget the Black People who SacrificedLast week I got a text from a white friend saying they hope I “stay safe through all the madness.” That made me think.Jun 15, 2020Jun 15, 2020
Olayemi OlurinSome People Just Won’t Like YouOne lesson I’ve learned repeatedly in life is that there are going to be people who just can’t stand you. You can be your best self and it…Feb 6, 2020Feb 6, 2020
Olayemi OlurinWhy Nola Darling Doesn’t Deserve Mars Blackmon**Warning: Spoilers aheadDec 6, 20173Dec 6, 20173
Olayemi OlurinWhy can’t Mo’Nique be “Classy” and Move On?Stop Policing how Black Women Respond to BullshitMay 25, 2017May 25, 2017
Olayemi OlurinStop Using Confused Black People to Justify your RacismWhen the Ben Carsons, Stacey Dashs’, Raven Symones and Gilbert Arenas’ of the world get to talking, the whole Black community takes a…May 4, 20172May 4, 20172
Olayemi OlurinStop Playing Build-a-ManAnd stop being a “ride-or-die” while you’re at itApr 19, 20171Apr 19, 20171