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America is finally waking up from its 400-year slumber and an honest acknowledgement of racism is happening. The public’s opinion on Black Lives Matter has shifted vastly in the last two years. It was recently announced that the definition of racism will officially be changing and there is now a re-evaluation of American English vernacular and terminology that is commonly used but has racist origins. From Boston to Belgium, racist monuments are being torn down. The world i

In recent years, the rise of phrases and hashtags like #blackgirlmagic and #blackexcellence have gained popularity and prominence. A quick perusal of social media will lead users to millions of tagged posts endorsing Black excellence; the promotion of Black exceptionalism is rampant. More conversation is needed around how these ideals are harmful to Black folks. A 2015 blog post perfectly articulated how Black exceptionalism can be conceptualized. “It’s the notion that black

This image is AI-generated. There is a long history of Black hair being demonized, vilified, and politicized. Hair discrimination is a widespread issue that doesn’t receive enough discussion. Afro-textured hair is victimized in workplaces and schools and because of this pervasive bias, legislation like the CROWN Act has been pushed forth to provide state-wide protections against hair discrimination. Texturism can be thought of as the discrimination faced by those with coars