George Floyd was killed by a white police officer completely unnecessarily. The uproar caused by his death gave new symbolism to the Black Lives Matter Movement. Seeing the awful circumstances of his death compelled me to read novels and educate myself on the discriminations faced by black people on a daily basis. Taking this into […]Read More
We would not have Pride without Black activists. Stormé DeLarverie – a lesbian and drag performer – was one of the key figures in the Stonewall riots. Arrested and beaten by police, DeLarverie incited the crowd by asking: “why don’t you do something?”. Marsha P. Johnson – a trans woman and drag queen – was […]Read More
With protests against racism and police brutality continuing to grip many countries around the world – several folks are asking themselves what more, beyond that, they can do to be better allies to the black community in this necessary, crucial fight for equality. Outside of donations and signing petitions, one such means is the amplification […]Read More
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