To round out the end of Pride month, I want to talk about using inclusive language in everyday life. Language is a reflection of culture, and if we are determined to transform culture, it is imperative that we are intentional...
Category: GENDER
As Queer As It Is Black
In my time at Howard University, I have been an advocate for students. My mission is to ensure all students have access to everything that Howard provides and everything they need. As a graduating senior, I naturally feel a sense...
Troubling Truths: Black Women in the Workplace
The troubling truths about black women in the workplace is a topic one can not ignore. After speaking to about 100 black women, I learned there were some alarming consistencies. I wanted to shine a light on what I learned....
Why We March
On Saturday, September 28th at 9 in the morning, hundreds gathered at the Freedom Plaza for the National Trans Visibility March. This march was the result of years of preparation and organization, and it’s importance couldn’t be more timely. A...
A Call for Gender Justice
Since 2003, The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) has been the premier civil rights organization for the the Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and same gender loving (LGBTQ/SGL) community. It is an organization dedicated to empowerment, advocacy, and the...
