Letter from the editor

Letter from the editor

 I’m often struck by the dynamism of families — how their experiences, conversations and traditions weave together to create something wholly unique. At times, the experiences may feel like a whirlwind, filled with so many emotions.  But it is within these...

What is a Black Girl’s Childhood? 

Kaia Rolle was listening to a school employee read her a story when two officers came into the room to arrest her. “What are those for?” the 6-year-old girl asked the police officer who pulled out zip ties that he would soon fasten around her wrists.  The Orlando...

The Misconceptions of AAVE

African American Vernacular English (AAVE) is not a recent concept but it has been a recent hot topic in the media. There are already misconceptions surrounding AAVE, but the idea that words like “lit,” “simp,” or “periodt” are new “internet slang” adds even more to...

The Balancing Act of Being a Student Parent

While in college, many students have found that to survive, one must become a semi-professional juggler who can skillfully keep their education, extra-curriculars, friends, fun and mental wellbeing aloft at the same time.  However, few manage to do so without...