It’s important to acknowledge it doesn’t exist — For some people, reverse racism is an unfeigned issue in society. They believe racism can be flipped around and made subject to the people who do not have to worry about their skin color making them susceptible to discrimination. Essentially, they hold the belief that the roles can somehow be…

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. …

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…

How society has coined "reverse colourism" to act as an agent of gaslighting — Society has been in the process of acknowledging the existence of colourism in the world and how it affects experiences. Though like its parent, racism, the issue of colourism has become a divisive topic that is being misconstrued to invalidate the issues dark-skinned people face for having darker hues. …

Why White feminism and misogynoir always show up to downplay the accomplishments of Black women. — This past weekend Louisiana State University beat the University of Iowa in the women's NCAA tournament final to win their first championship. It was a historical win, to see LSU take the stage and win the title was a proud moment for many Black people across the globe. …

How selective allyship fosters further discrimination. — When people think of allyship they think of well-meaning action. They view allyship as the most appropriate means of achieving equality. While this is true, to a certain degree, it is important to note that allyship has an anti-blackness problem. Not all allyship is genuine. …

Why do brands believe they can skip inclusion and profit off of marginalised existence instead? — In this current wave of artificial intelligence, anything is possible—even creating diverse bodies instead of hiring them in real life. Fashion brand Levi Strauss & Co recently announced a new partnership with company Lalaland.ai for a “more sustainable approach to diversity” amongst its product models.

Why some fight to gate-keep Blackness — Who is Black and who is not Black, is a question that many have been debating over social media; specifically over Twitter for the past few days. A popular YouTuber named Yanie said that actress Halle Berry is not black and that she is biracial "white passing" person over Twitter…

Why misogynoir and comedy are ingredients needed to brew hatred towards Black women — Society loves to mask misogynoir as comedy, and when said “comedy” is called out by Black women, they say we are “too sensitive” because strength is the only quality they want us to possess. Why are only Black women labelled as too sensitive when offensive jokes are thrown our way…