May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage month, celebrating the historical and cultural contribution of Asians (including…
Picture this: It’s ten years ago. You’re sitting in the school library, looking for a book to read for your…
Women’s History Month was established in 1987 so that the public would remember and appreciate women’s sacrifices to get to…
Since the ratification of women’s suffrage in August of 1920, women have come a long way. Women have always had…
Growing up, I often found it difficult to feel empowered, motivated, or inspired. Sometimes I still struggle with these concepts.…
One LGBTQ+ creator that I absolutely adore is @zozoroe, or The Zoe Roe Show. Zoe Roe is a bisexual creator…
Activism can come from many sources. While many of us see people come together in the streets to protest, American rapper Lil Baby expresses his desire for change in the form of his lyrics…
Following worldwide protests empowering black and indigenous lives, corporations have attempted catering to the masses by sporting temporary Black Lives Matter logos, altering racially insensitive brand names, and so on. Corporate media is another participator of such performative allyship, with white voice actors collectively stepping down from black roles. But why are shows like The Simpsons, Big Mouth, and Family Guy releasing statements of regret, conveniently after several season releases and a time of mass civil unrest?
While victories small and large are being won as a direct result of the Black Lives Matter protests, it is imperative that members of the non-Black community make their support a life-long commitment even after the protests become less frequent. Educating oneself is one of the most important parts of long-term activism, so here is a list of books related to the BLM movement to get you started: