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My Skin Is Brown & They Still Hate It
Think about it.The reason racism exists is because we actually matter. I mean,We’re hated because of our…Skin colorBeautyIntelligenceExistence This skin has a costAnd it’s greatThey want what we haveBut when it’s time to payYou all run scared Our skin is brownAnd no wonder why they fear us My skin is brownThis causes us to be…
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Our Brown Skin Doesn’t Carry Much Weight As Others. Why?
Thinking about everything and wondering why the world, media, bank institutions, pop artists, clothing lines, sneaker brands, and everyone else that canceled Kanye for hate speech does the same for Black folks suffering from hate speech, hate crimes, and systematic hate and racism. We go through the battles fought in our minds as we wake…
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Why Aren’t There More Black Owners/Founders?
As we start Black History month, this is still on a lot of our minds. Black Americans make up over 13% of the population & make up a tiny portion of the tech workforce. Black-founded companies receive just 1% of venture funding—and the disparity has only widened over the past year. Black founders are under-represented…
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What Self-Care Truly Means for Creative Entrepreneurs with Chronic Illness
As a chronic illness warrior, self-care is not an option. It’s a necessary part of my journey to maintain my health and well-being. As I get older, it gets even more important. The one thing I’ve found is that creativity is a great way to relieve some of the stress and anxiety that comes with…
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Black Women Aren’t Angry—They Just Have Something Important To Say
For far too long, Black women have been characterized as angry, loud and aggressive—especially in the workplace. The stereotype has plagued generations before me and, unfortunately, even my own. Even during a collective move to inclusivity within the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ groups, somehow the “angry Black woman” cliché lives on. However, it’s a tale as…