Trans Womanhood: Ballroom culture, motherhood, and honor in film.
SJ Wise In 2018 tv producer Ryan Murphy, the man who brought us “Glee” and “American Horror Story”, set out to tell a different kind of narrative than one might have expected.…
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A Letter to My Role Model: A daughter expresses her love and gratitude towards the most impactful woman in her life.
Erin Zak For Women’s History Month, I think it’s fitting for me to take the time to thank one of the most influential women in my life: my mother. Though I have…
Book(store)s for Black History: A look into local bookstores (and other resources) to enhance your anti-racist library.
Lindsey Thompson Bookstores, for me, have always been a place of comfort. With shiny new spines or worn and tattered ones, the smell of books and the muffled quiet are like home…
Black Voices In Film: A look at Black representation in the films of 2020.
Andrew Korpan Despite a lack of big films, 2020 provided a voice for Black filmmakers. 2020 was a year of delayed blockbusters and tentpole films, but it was a great year for…
Hopes and Dreams for the Black Community: Aliia Matthew reflects on life as a Black woman.
Aliia Matthew Supposedly, the United States is the “land of the free and the home of the brave.” For centuries, Black Americans have been brave despite not being free. We dream, we…
Black Excellence in Fashion: A look at Ann Lowe and her impact of black women in fashion design.
Jennie Brouse The fashion industry is an ever changing and evolving industry, and Black creators have played a large role in the evolution of said industry. In the 1800’s, enslaved people were…
A Love Letter to my Sunshine: Web editor SJ Wise writes a love letter to their long time love.
Hi Sunshine, Just over two years ago I first saw you sitting two desks away from me in class. I was mesmerized by you. I couldn’t help being distracted by…
Love with Furry Friends: Copy editor Jennie Brouse writes a letter to her beloved pups.
To my boys, You’re the ones who have never left my side, and you always know how to make me smile. You’ve been with me for good and bad, and…
A Letter to the Past: Managing Editor Lillie Allen writes a love letter to her past self.
Lillie Allen To the girl who I used to be, I know that life is hard. You’re exhausted. It seems like there is no end to the pain you feel; that the…
Becoming Long Distance in a Pandemic: Features editor Erin Zak writes a letter to her not so long distance partner.
Dear My Long-Distance Love, Though we’re not really long distance – you’re just a few miles away – this year has certainly felt like we live several states apart. I…