Sep 23

Sep 23 Dear America: What does justice look like for black people in a land that never loved us? [Quartz]

We’ve followed your rules and played by your system, even though it disproportionately penalizes us. We’ve put our hands up. We’ve run. We’ve pleaded with you to breathe, and you’ve still let us die. We’ve tried to gain access to what you said was our American Dream, and it has failed us.

Jan 18

Jan 18 Martin Luther King probably would have hated what his day has come to represent [Quartz]

reniqua allen

Commentary

Let me be clear: I have no problem with a holiday celebrating Dr. King. I deeply respect the man and his mission, and I think he deserves all the praise and holidays given to him. But I also wonder how the made-for-tv narrative that has become associated with King has impacted the way we look at leadership—especially in the black community.

Mar 6
Mar 6 Science Proves People Act More Racist Than They Think [Quartz]

reniqua allen

Commentary

It’s time we get over all that. White privilege is invisible, unearned and can include both societal, material or psychological advantages solely based on skin color. Specifically, white skin. Because it privilege is generally invisible, many refuse to believe it exists. As in the case of climate change, however, science continues to solidly disprove such denials

Feb 2

Feb 2 A Crowd Sourced Project of Beautiful, Historic Images of People of Color [Quartz]

reniqua allen

Commentary

It’s a fantastic step in the right direction, but let’s not forget that their experiences are still largely left out of our popular culture.

A few days ago, the prominent blogger Mikki Kendall attempted to rectify the disconnect between the way people of color are viewed in popular culture and reality.

Dec 12

Dec 12 This Week Obama Stopped Being the President of One America [Quartz]

reniqua allen

Commentary

Instead, Obama teetered in walking the line between pop cultural icon, black man, and president. He faltered most in articulating an agenda that speaks broadly to all audiences about race and reform. Just what are his priorities? And what should ours be?

Mar 6 Mar 6 Science Proves People Act More Racist Than They Think [Quartz]

Mar 6
Mar 6 Science Proves People Act More Racist Than They Think [Quartz]