Tag Archives: oppersion
Assata On Education
Assata On Education: “The schools we go to are reflections of the society that created them. Nobody is going to give you the education you need to overthrow them. Nobody is going to teach you your true history, teach you … Continue reading
Center of Trauma
Do you ever think there should be a point where black trauma is centered? No. We haven’t told all our story yet. You know, we have a rich heritage. So, the debate on whether or not we should continue to … Continue reading
Defining Empowerment
Empowerment. It makes us sound like victims who need to be empowered. I am empowered. I am powerful. It’s not my fault if systemic and structural issues are oppressing me. As for the narrative of “Women are lacking in ambition … Continue reading
Not Racist
I’m realizing that I can’t just view myself as “not racist” and therefore not part of the problem. That’s not good enough. If I’m being honest, I know I still have a lot to learn and that there are many … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 