Commentary
Could a National College for Latinos Exist Like HBCUs?
Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) originated in 1837 with the purpose of educating freed slaves, an act of defiance...
Standing Ground For Our Men
During a recent visit to Universal Studios Hollywood, I stood in line while a family behind me struggled with boundaries...
She Didn’t Tell Me About the Abortion Until It Was Too Late
Ebony S. Muhammad (EM): With your first experience with abortion, how old were you and what were the circumstances? Terrance...
The Beauty of Being Bad
Bad Gal Riri. Sasha Fierce. Mimi. Many famous female artists have diva alter-egos that allow them to unapologetically and unabashedly...
Black America’s Green Elephant is the Reality of Racism
I spent the last week and a half in one of my favorite cities: San Francisco. I was there for...
No Old Friends: When You Start to Grow Apart
As legendary rapper Tupac puts it: “things will never be the same: that’s just the way it is.” Change is...
Lessons My Mama Taught Me That I’m Forever Grateful For
This past Sunday I watched my social media feeds fill up with glorious photos of aged beauty alongside joyous youth....
5 Ladylike Things I’m Done Doing
There are just some “ladylike” things I'm completely fed up with. Being a woman is a personal experience, and I...
Have We Become Desensitized to Violence in Media?
The right to freedom of the press versus the right to privacy—which should we value more? Is it okay to...
Are Women Entitled to Be Spoiled By Men?
Should women only date men that are going to spoil them rotten with goods? Some women certainly believe so. Some...
Representing Our Herstory
“When you leave this house, you represent me.” That was the closing line of my parents annual first day of...
What It Means to Be Fierce
I found out that Fierce is the name of an organization in New York for members of the LGBTQ community....
Life Reset: Starting Over After College
On May 16, 2012, I achieved something no one else in my family had. I graduated from college with a...
To Travel or Not to Travel?
Do you sometimes feel you need a change of scenery? For some, this need is fulfilled by simply going to...
What Happens When The ‘S’ On Her Chest Stands for Suicidal?
Most of us are used to our girlfriends being strong, supportive, sassy, and smart with a side of sexy. The...
