- Yesterday’s Beauty is not today’s Beauty: confronting the new industry
by Javanna Plummer
From Mielle to Mascara-gate, there is a lack of trust in the Beauty industry.
- What “Encanto” and “Turning Red” teach us about #GrowingUpEthnic
by Javanna Plummer
My honest review of two Disney classics.
- The highs and lows of the Black Press
by Javanna Plummer
At almost 200 years old, the Black Press has a rich history. In its heyday,…
- Mainstream Media needs to get its s@#* together
by Javanna Plummer
If this week taught us anything, it’s that media literacy is important, as Evelyn Woodsen…
- What Legacy Media Can Learn From Black Media
by Javanna Plummer
In a typical “Vinegar Hill day,” there are many tasks needed to be completed, including:…
- Imagine if Canada’s “Freedom Convoy” were a Leftist Protest
by Javanna Plummer
On Canada’s Freedom Convoy and the mistreatment of Leftist movements.
- Having a mental health crisis during a global health crisis
by Javanna Plummer
It’s time we talk about it.
- Reminder: Black Culture is not your rite of passage
by Javanna Plummer
“Stir Black outrage” is on someone’s 2022 bucket list – multiple people, actually. Last week,…
- What You Should Know About The Great Resignation
by Javanna Plummer
Before you ask, “why don’t people want to work anymore?” consider the conditions that they are working under.
- Do We Need More Police?
by Javanna Plummer
While some like President Biden and Mayors Lightfoot and Adams call for more police, community organizations suggest that this will not address the root causes of systemic issues.
- Things Fall Apart: A Cautionary Tale of COVID-19
by Javanna Plummer
Introduction The COVID-19 crisis represents a failure of institutions. In this Op-Ed for Rwebel Rouser,…
- What it’s like flying Spirit Airlines right now
by Javanna Plummer
Between Sunday, August 1 and Saturday, August 7, Spirit Airlines canceled over 2,000 flights due…
- It’s Time to Give Black Women Grace
by Javanna Plummer
What Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka can teach us about mental health in the workplace.
- The Black Tiktok Strike, As Explained By A Black TikToker
by Javanna Plummer
Black Tik Tok users were striking, and here’s why.
- Growing Up Intersectional: Spotlight On Khaaliq Crowder
by Javanna Plummer
Part of destigmatization is education, which is not only learning but also un-learning. For people like Mo’Nique, it’s letting go of internalized anti-Blackness and fatphobia. For others, it is learning more about queerness and all of its unique facets. For Khaaliq Crowder, it’s about self love.
- The Culture “Verzuz” Accountability
by Javanna Plummer
When will we stop platforming abusers?
- Beyond the hashtag, do we really protect Black women?
by Javanna Plummer
Spoiler Alert: We don’t protect Black women like we should.
- Is This Justice For George Floyd?
by Javanna Plummer
Even though Derek Chauvin has been found guilty, that will not change the system.
- What You Should Know About Billie Holiday And Lee Daniels’ New Hulu Film
by Javanna Plummer
Billie Holiday was one of the most controversial and influential artists of her time….
- Is it Safe to reopen Schools? Teachers weigh in.
by Javanna Plummer
“For many special education families, online learning is simply not working, and some parents say their children are regressing,” wrote Seattle Times.
- Black Love Amid a Pandemic: Q&A with Javanna and Cliff
by Javanna Plummer
What happens when the Hinge swipes get tiresome? Do you just curl up in a…
From Mielle to Mascara-gate, there is a lack of trust in the Beauty industry.
My honest review of two Disney classics.
At almost 200 years old, the Black Press has a rich history. In its heyday,…
If this week taught us anything, it’s that media literacy is important, as Evelyn Woodsen…
In a typical “Vinegar Hill day,” there are many tasks needed to be completed, including:…
On Canada’s Freedom Convoy and the mistreatment of Leftist movements.
It’s time we talk about it.
“Stir Black outrage” is on someone’s 2022 bucket list – multiple people, actually. Last week,…
Before you ask, “why don’t people want to work anymore?” consider the conditions that they are working under.
While some like President Biden and Mayors Lightfoot and Adams call for more police, community organizations suggest that this will not address the root causes of systemic issues.
Introduction The COVID-19 crisis represents a failure of institutions. In this Op-Ed for Rwebel Rouser,…
Between Sunday, August 1 and Saturday, August 7, Spirit Airlines canceled over 2,000 flights due…
What Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka can teach us about mental health in the workplace.
Black Tik Tok users were striking, and here’s why.
Part of destigmatization is education, which is not only learning but also un-learning. For people like Mo’Nique, it’s letting go of internalized anti-Blackness and fatphobia. For others, it is learning more about queerness and all of its unique facets. For Khaaliq Crowder, it’s about self love.
When will we stop platforming abusers?
Spoiler Alert: We don’t protect Black women like we should.
Even though Derek Chauvin has been found guilty, that will not change the system.
Billie Holiday was one of the most controversial and influential artists of her time….
“For many special education families, online learning is simply not working, and some parents say their children are regressing,” wrote Seattle Times.
What happens when the Hinge swipes get tiresome? Do you just curl up in a…
