Picture yourself seated in a graduate school classroom listening to a professor at the predominantly white institution proclaim, “Poor black children don’t have books in their homes.” As if I were being pranked, I immediately scanned the room for allies /
The neglect and omission of Black literature and voices is more than an oversight; it’s a profound disservice that threatens the intricate mosaic of Black history, culture, and lived experiences. Such acts do more than sideline Black narratives; they jeopardize
My journey of writing was embedded within my spirit long before I wrote my first sentence. Fascinated with the writings of various authors, I was afforded opportunities to vicariously travel to places beyond my wildest imagination. The works of others
Misogynoir and Victimization Victimology is a sub-field within criminology that explains how people become victims and how victimization can be experienced. Much like all other aspects of non-critical criminology it pretends to be race neutral or color-blind. This intentionality allows
She didn’t want to talk today. Usually she would be her playful and jovial self; bursting with laughter and curiosity. Being the only girl to ‘frolic’ amongst the boys, a part of her was tender and soft to the touch;