I am a 14 year old Black female-identified person who is “technically” in my first year of high school–I say “technically” because I’m home-schooled. I don’t like to get up early to learn things that don’t seem relevant to my...
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I count the spots in the mirror, trying to guess their origins. This becomes a game with a hidden agenda. The deeper within the pale white stains I sink, the further I distance myself from my reflection. I was never...
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“There are a lot of feelings that are going on. This isn’t something new; it’s America.” This statement, by one of our Black Youth Advisors, was her reflection on the police killing of George Floyd and the history and culture of...
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My name is Aliya Horton. I am 18 years old and I am a first year college student at the Ohio State University, and I am a youth advisor to the Schools for Girls of Color Learning Network. Going through...
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As a black girl, I often feel as if I’m not enough. In the past, I’ve felt this way because my hair wasn’t easy to handle. My hair was just so curly and required so much attention. People also often...
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