Ahsoka, Survival and Leaving the Ones You Love
Ahsoka Tano is a reminder that you can’t save everyone. Love alone does not conquer all, and to quote someone from my chosen family, love shouldn’t hurt. This essay contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Clone Wars By Rebecca Wei Hsieh I’ll admit,
Michaela Coel And Netflix’s Problem With Empowered Black Women
Michaela Coel turned down Netflix's offer because she recognized her worth. She questioned the ways they planned on exploiting her and found a better plan. People always say to “know your worth.” “Recognize your value.” “Stand in your power.” “Don’t settle
Beacon Pressed: ‘White Fragility’ and Performativity at Publishing’s Latest Woke Darling
Beacon thrives on liberal antiracism, which is shallow and is exemplified perfectly in the self-help, individualist tripe 'White Fragility' serves up. If you ask most white people to quote Martin Luther King Jr., you’re likely to receive one of two responses.
Abusive White Men Thrive in The Film Industry
Within the film industry white male directors employ abusive tactics and create hostile work environments in the name of genius and so-called authenticity. TW/CW: mentions of rape and abuse. You know one of the quotes I hate the most? “No pain, no
Can Y’all Leave Black Girls Like Marsai Martin Alone?
Black girls' existence, like Marsai Martin's existence, is hyper-scrutinized in an effort to break them and their spirit. This essay mentions sexual violence and discusses r/pe culture "Protect Black girls," they said. It’s always a nice exercise in imagining the fantastical when