A Whole Woman: More than a Wife
Behind every great man is a great woman. In history, we see notable women reduced to the position of ‘doting […]
A Rare Sight To See: A Black Executive Chef in America
When you walk into Locals Only on East Ave. and Alexander in Rochester the first thing you notice is the […]
How Rochester Artist Collaborative is Helping Local Artists Thrive
Rochester Artist Collaborative is for the community Art runs deep in Rochester’s roots. To know modern artists here is to […]
A Bittersweet Goodbye: Insecure Comes To An End
To say goodbye to a show like Insecure is so bittersweet After five amazing seasons, Insecure has come to an […]
Why Is It So Hard to Become “Not Homeless”?
Why Is It So Hard to Become “Not Homeless”? The last few months of my life have been a roller […]
The Kids Are Alright, Even If We Don’t Want Kids Ourselves
I don’t know if I want to have kids. Ever. This feeling has evolved for me over the years. When […]
The Sad Lesson of Gabby Petito and Jelani Day
A devastating truth: thousands of people go missing every year and are never heard from again. Another devastating truth: missing […]
The World Will Never Love Fat, Black Women/MaGes
Society does not and will never serve Black fat women and MaGes (Marginalized Genders). Physically we will never meet the […]
Why “no one wants to work” is false assumption
Unemployment has returned to pre-pandemic levels, yet conservatives are claiming “no one wants to work” Five days–40 hours a week. […]
The Racist History Behind The BMI
Is there a more perfect pair than racism and fatphobia? The two fit together as if they were made for […]
Black Maternity/Parent Health: Why are Black Women Dying When Giving Birth?
Black people are the blueprint of the medical field, yet the doctor’s office is one of the most uncomfortable places […]
Black Women to Celebrate in Rochester as Women’s History Month Comes to an End
Women’s History Month is a time to showcase women and their contributions to society. Oftentimes, the month has a focus […]
It’s Our Job to Protect Black Culture
Black people have the right and should gatekeep Black culture. We should question when someone who is not phenotypically Black […]
To Be A Black Woman in a White Newsroom
On Tuesday, the Attorney General handed down the news many of us feared. None of the officers involved in the […]
5 Black Trans Femmes That Should Be Honored During Black History Month
Happy Black History Month! This month is normally reserved for straight, cis- black people. Every year in school we learned […]
Black vs. POC: A New But Outdated Term
Black vs. POC: A New But Outdated Term I am not a person of color. I am Black. This is […]
When The U.S Government Fails, Mutual Aid Workers Step Up: Part I
When The U.S Government Fails, Mutual Aid Workers Step Up Happy New Year! I know we are all so excited […]
Youth Activist Sarah Adams Is Hope for The Future
Youth Activist Sarah Adams Is Hope for The Future I have faith in the future because of students like Sarah […]
Black Womxn Are More Than Their Strength
Black Womxn Are More Than Their Strength Calling a Black womxn strong is not a compliment. That might sound strange […]
Do’s and Don’ts for This Unprecedented Pandemic Holiday Season
Do’s and Don’ts for This Unprecedented Pandemic Holiday Season DON’T go to your family’s house if you can help it […]