We need to realize the racist tradition is normalized blackface — Christmas is right around the corner, and that means in the Netherlands and Belgium, Zwarte Piet celebrations will soon flurry onto the streets of Rotterdam, Breda, and Antwerp. Despite years of fighting against the racist tradition some still participate in it. The tradition of Zwarte Piet also known as “Black…

Let's dismantle these microaggressive comments — As black women, we encounter an abundance of remarks that are clearly offensive to us as a whole. However, society doesn't realise that some of the remarks they make towards us are derogatory, when they may think they are harmless in effect. From my personal experiences, I can account for…

After a 1957 photograph of Jones recently surfaced, people are questioning his ignorance. — Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has found himself at the centre of controversy following a photograph of himself standing on the frontlines of one of Little Rock Arkansas segregation clashes, recently released in a Washington Post article. The ground-breaking article is part of the publication's season-long examination of the NFL's failure…

Some support bans on Critical Race Theory, but do they realise it fuels instances like these? — A middle school teacher in Pflugerville, Texas has been fired after he declared that his race is “the superior one” to his students. Pflugerville Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Douglas Killian wrote in a statement—“As of Monday morning, Nov. 14, the teacher in question is no longer employed by Pflugerville…

Is the disclaimer really a necessity? — In writing my articles about white supremacy, white privilege, and white fragility, I don't always think to adjust my sentences to include the word “some” before I say, White people. …

It is complicated. Why? Because without racism, where does privilege stand? — People tend to avoid complicated things, because who would willing want to put themselves into complex situations when they could rather easily be avoided? To some White people, racism is a complicated matter, a web that should not be touched or spoken of. We know what racism is, a system…

Kanye's been cancelled and dropped by brands for his antisemitic remarks but not his anti-black ones, why? — Has society truly cancelled Kanye West once in for all? After years of constant anti-black remarks and comments made by Kanye West, he is now being dropped and cancelled. …

A look into how her website which makes mental health resources accessible impacts culture. — Megan sings “I’m a bad b, and I got bad anxiety,” a lyric everyone needs to hear. Megan Thee Stallion recently launched her website, badbitcheshavebaddaystoo.com. A website focused on featuring a hub of mental health and wellness resources specifically for Black people and the LGBTQIA+ community. …

Selectivity and the shunning of certain truths blanket racism and fester its existence. — When some people think of racism, they see it as an issue of the past. …