anti-racism

The heads of three women with dark skin float against a yellow void. Most of them are disconnected from their bodies, free floating -- except for one whose hand holds a sparkling orange drink -- against an ethereal rainbow glow with transcendent looks on their faces, creating a sublime effect.

The Soft Girl Era & it’s Popularity Amongst Black Women

Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY

The Soft Girl era is not just a trend about aesthetics or fashion — it's a movement of empowerment and self-affirmation for Black women.…

March 9, 2024

Cathy Park Hong’s ‘Minor Feelings’ Is an Asian American Reckoning

Isabelle Juan, Truman State University

Using the lens of the Korean American experience, this essay collection presents a fiery look at the subtle ways that white supremacy manifests itself.…

May 29, 2021

As 2021 Starts, Let’s Review Some of 2020’s Cultural Milestones

Katherine Bry, Washington University

As 2021 gets started, it is important to take a moment to reflect on some of last year's biggest cultural moments.…

January 8, 2021

A screenshot of Borat in "Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm"

Is ‘Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm’ Offensive or Genius?

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

The sequel to the 2006 film has many outrageous scenes, but they're lined with satire and criticism of today's America.…

November 9, 2020

Illustration by Baz Pugmire of Pride 2020 art

Glitter in the Air, Tear Gas in Our Eyes: Pride 2020 and Queer Liberation

Emma T., UC Berkeley

The festival has gone through many iterations, but only some that stay true to Pride's activist roots. This year, though, it returned to its militant origins.…

August 11, 2020