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 […]
Author: Brianna Milon
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Black vs. POC: A New But Outdated Term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 […]
Elitist Thinking Will Not Save Poor People
Elitist Thinking Will Not Save Poor People Keke Palmer is the latest celebrity to be dragged by Black Twitter. Palmer […]
