Social Media
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Crowned in Coils: A Timeline and Celebration of Black Hair in America
Left: pxhere.com, Middle: publicdomainpictures.net, Right: easy-peasy.ai 10 minute read By Abeni Rabiu (Guest Writer) Oct. 24, 2025 As a Black community, we are known for so many things. From our unapologetic sparkle and unmatched style, to our fierce resilience against adversity –and of course, the crown jewel: Our hair. But heavy is the head that… Continue reading
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Fashion is Political: How Fashion Continues to Reflect the Country’s Political Landscape and Impacts Our Lives
10 minute read By Zenzele Taylor July 25, 2025 Fashion is political –and not because of you and your bestie’s yearly dilemma of arguing over which celebrities’ Met Gala look was the best. Rather, fashion is political because it is constantly reacting to the ever-changing political landscape of the country. This political landscape influences how… Continue reading
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Black Girl’s Scrolling: How Social Media Shapes Our Minds and Mood
Image From: Wondermind 9 minute read By Amaya DeFlorimonte July 25, 2025 In a world where we are constantly logged in, Black girls are uniquely affected by the scroll. From Instagram, Snapchat, X (Twitter), and TikTok, social media can feel like both a sanctuary and a trap. It offers validation, inspiration, comfort, visibility, awareness, and… Continue reading
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The Price of Being “Black in Suburbia.”
Image From: Traklife Network 7 minute read By Amaya DeFlorimonte July 14, 2025 If you have been scrolling through TikTok, you may have heard a portion of SZA’s Demo of “Wavy Interlude.” The lyrics “Me and Ashley” are a known phrase of this song, highlighting the relationship between two Black girls who have faced hardships… Continue reading