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When I was diagnosed with lupus in 2010 I was overwhelmed with a sense of relief. While that may seem counter-intuitive, it is actually a common feeling for folks who’ve gone undiagnosed for an extended period of time. I initially …
What Can Political Activism Look Like When You are Chronically Ill? Read more »
A Lack of Police Accountability In February 2012, George Zimmerman shot bullets into a young Trayvon Martin that were felt by African-Americans everywhere. The tragedy set off a course of events that not only resulted in the formation of the …
Everyone Should Be Concerned About Police Brutality Read more »
This blog was originally a talk I created for a talk at the University of Virginia in 2012. I recently stumbled across it and I thought I would publish it here as I am currently teaching a class on Black …
Olivia Pope as a Potential Lens for Thinking About Black Women’s Politics Read more »