To Be Young, Gifted and Black: Justin Jones and Justin Pearson
Just when you think America has come so far in diminishing the racism and discrimination that plague all facets of…
My Aunt Spoke German
If you ever asked about my aunt Dee, you’ll get both sides to the story When she was brilliant and…
Freedom
The feeling’s finally mutual, it’s time to be free I don’t know where this will take me but it’s all…
I Will Tell God Everything
I am 20 years old but I am 40 Because when I was 12, I was 20 My bones creaked…
Black Social Media Creators You Should Follow
Social media runs our world, whether we like it or not. With that, it’s important that when scrolling through social…
Finding Home, Children Of Diaspora
I was born under the East African Sun where the Lions never sleep and the days seem to last forever.…
Thinking Out Loud
It really hurts thinking about the fact that you know you deserve more You know what you offer You know…
Blacklight Music Reviews: Brent Faiyaz’s Wasteland
If you don’t know who Brent Faiyaz is, then you should. This 26-year-old R&B singer is from Maryland, but he…
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Yara Shahidi
Every month, we should recognize women who make a difference, no matter how big or small. But in March, it’s…
A seat at the table
For some Black people, corporate America is a dream for most of us who have goals in the industry and…
2 November
Separating a friendship and love when that was all you wanted to feel for him. All you could feel. …