"We began before words and we will end beyond words."
It's a shame that I'm writing this, but I have to. It isn't my intention to call anyone out... or maybe it is. Maybe it is my intention to call out this friend and all the other "friends" out there that justify their racism with "it's my opinion" or "I have black friends." Over the... Continue Reading →
Capturing one's youth comes with a side of privilege. You didn't have to order it, in fact it isn't even on the menu, but it's baked into what you're eating. What do you mean? Often times, here in the Western world we forget that our luxuries are luxuries. Nowadays, our daily lives are recorded in... Continue Reading →
--for my ex boyfriend Every now and then I take a moment to forgive the people in my life who have used me as their token "black friend." By that I mean the people I've known who have used me as an excuse when defending their racism. Now, being a person of colour and dating... Continue Reading →
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