From R. Kelly To Chris Brown: Why Are We Still OK With Celebrities Being Terrible People?
I don’t ask celebrities to be perfect, everyone is flawed and has their demons. I just ask that they not be, you know, sexual predators…
Journalism
Stepping Out of My Twin’s Shadow
All my life, people have treated my twin sister and I as two halves of a whole. And as I get ready for college, I’m worried that I’ll never be seen as an individual.
What If Chance The Rapper Hadn’t Saved SoundCloud?
We sat down with young Bay Area artists to discuss what it would mean to them if SoundCloud were to disappear…
What It Really Means To Be Gender-Fluid
Here’s the thing: gender fluidity is NOT a fashion statement or a trend…
Real Talk: This Week In Politics Sucked for LGBTQ People
Trans military bans, bathroom bills and the increase in anti-trans policymaking: here’s what you need to know.
Race/Related: Before I Came To The U.S., I Didn’t Understand What “Racism” Meant
Back in El Salvador, I didn’t really know what “racism” was. After being in the U.S. for a while, I learned the meaning and impact of that word.
Race/Related: My First Time Being Called The N-Word, I Was In Elementary School
It was the first time I had ever heard that word. I didn’t know how to react. I had many questions. Should I be upset? Could I call the white student the n-word too? Who invented this word? Do adults use the word?
Race/Related: Even In My Liberal State, People Consider Me The “Other”
The first time someone directed a racial slur towards me… it took me a few moments to process what I had just heard. I was taken aback, but not exactly surprised. After all, there I was, a Filipina reporter covering a Pro-Trump rally.
Race/Related: My Mom Knew I’d Get Stopped By The Police, So She Made Me Practice
Having to spend my childhood rehearsing for the day a police officer would pull me over may sound scary. And I’m aware it’s not something parents of all races feel the need to teach their kids. But the day it actually happened, I was grateful that my mom made sure I was ready.