"There are no happy young girls." ...because we don't protect our girls. Value them. Listen to them. We need to, for: Aiyana Stanley-Jones. Breonna Taylor. Dominique “Rem’Mie” Fells. Kayla Moore. Miriam Carey. Oluwatoyin “Toyin” Salau. Riah Milton. Shelly Frey. Tanisha Anderson. And so, so ... Read More
Five Things (6.12.20)
1. The heartbreak I felt two weeks ago has turned into acute anger and growing frustration. What about Breonna Taylor, murdered in her sleep? (I've signed this petition—I'm wary of Change.org—and it's just not enough.) Say her name. We cannot forget about black women and black trans lives, ... Read More
#BlackLivesMatter: Resources for Education + Action
Since my last post, I've been trying to consume as much as I can in order to better educate myself and figure out my place in supporting this movement indefinitely. By no means is this comprehensive, nor can I take credit for these realizations; this guide is simply a compilation of resources I've ... Read More