“This invasive species knows what it is doing: how to remain…
When I think of cultural appropriation words like ‘borrowing’, ‘cultural exchange’, ‘assimilation’, etc. all come to mind as these are the most basic arguments that are able to be derived from…
Today’s society has evolved to the point where learning about a different culture is easy and…
The first impression that came into my mind after reading this narrative by DuBois is the perpetual hope that one would have for a better lifestyle. Even in the contemporary world it is rational that…
Diasporas, Globalization, & Black Lives Matter
From the day that I developed the ability to read and write and was conscious about the things that go on in the world, I never stopped hearing about black history. This topic became so common in my ears, I would be with my friends and some will talk about the topic as just a by…
Gender terrorism
Figure 1 women fighting against gender terrorismWhen you come across the term “gender terrorism” what is the first thing that comes to…
My boyfriend calls me a “white Mexican” or sometimes a “fake Mexican.” He calls me a…