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Women of Color Bet on Abrams Despite Election-Day Foil
Abrams supporters share what her campaign trail meant for them as voters on the intersection of race, gender and class. By Aaleah McConnell Excitement filled the ballroom of the Hyatt Regency on Tuesday night as supporters swarmed in anticipation of a win for their candidate, Stacey Abrams. The celebration went on, even as it became…
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How Gun Purchases are Bringing Black Women Piece of Mind
Safety first. That’s the mantra of gun owners all over the country. But for the growing number of Black women who are changing the idea of what a gun owner looks like and comes from, gun safety takes on another meaning. According to the Gun Violence Archive, a total of 464 mass shootings took place…
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Approaching Mental Health from A Black Hebrew Israelite’s Perspective
As women of color open up about mental health, some still seek the traditional route to enlightenment, and one Atlanta woman proves that this is okay. By: Aaleah Naomi McConnell Avianna Johnson, 22, wakes up each morning and doesn’t leave the house without completing her morning routine, getting dressed and adorning the top of her…
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The Power of Storytelling
Legends. Myths. Folktales. These sources of information seem to far outlast a single lifetime. What we see, what we read, and what we listen to are the things that connect our present to our past, and they serve as pillars to our future. As an African American, I understand all too well the importance of…
