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Author: Brianna Milon

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Do’s and Don’ts for This Unprecedented Pandemic Holiday Season  DON’T go to your family’s house if you can help it […]

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