Posts tagged representation
We Do Not Have The Luxury to Choose: On Jussie Smollett and the Importance of Intersectionality

Hearing about the alleged hate crime taken against Jussie Smollett made me mad, but it was the discourse surrounding the circumstances of the tragedy that hurt me in a place real deep. As you all know, I do my best to highlight people that are often overlooked by bringing their stories to the forefront of all conversations…

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Creating a Village

The unfortunate thing about not having 24/7 access to academic spaces is that you are not surrounded by fellow peers and creatives. Sure, you can keep in contact with them online and other varying methods of communication. But nothing beats being in a creative writing workshop or miniature cohort…

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Review: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

Imma be real with you chief, I live for that Gay Shit™. If it exists, I have probably read or seen it. This includes but is not limited to: Fanfic, Yaoi, Boys Love, all the LGBT movies on Netflix, and of course loads of queer literature. I preface my review with these intimate details of my life to inform our readers…

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