Dismantling White Supremacy: How to Be an Ally for Collective Liberation

White supremacy (n): the belief that white people are a superior race, and therefore should dominate society.

If the result wasn’t lifelong oppression and sanctioned violence, it would be almost comical how scared white folks are of sharing power with marginalized folks. How terrified they are of giving up their place of privilege — even though it is ludicrous to claim privilege based on your skin color. They seem convinced that treating us with dignity, respect, and equal rights will somehow be a loss for them and even cause them harm.

Alex FreeJuly 1, 2021 Comment

Black-Palestinian Solidarity: A Brief and Incomplete History

I don't think it's unfair to say that "solidarity" is an essential term in the Black radical lexicon. The Black Panther Party put it simply when they said, "All power to all the people."

AHUS EditorialJune 28, 2021Comment

Juneteenth: Examining the Miseducation of a Nation

If you look up "Revisionist Historian'' in the dictionary, you'd see a photo of Uncle Sam - in color. There's so much that we learn late in life as Black people, perhaps more than any other race of people. We are constantly trying to piece together our history because white people unwillingly brought us to this continent, effectively deleting our lineage and traditions.

AHUS EditorialJune 22, 2021Comment

Veganism as a Social Justice Movement Is in Crisis – Here’s Why

Recent iterations of anti-Black and antisemitic social media posts by influencer-activist vegans vividly exposed white supremacy in veganism - or white veganism. Black, Latinx, Indigenous, POC, and ally advocates have pushed for more introspection in response.

AHUS EditorialJune 15, 2021Comment

4 Things to Know About the #freeHaiti Movement

Haiti - the Caribbean country that shares an island with the Dominican Republic - is in the headlines for its dedication to safety and overall peace. Haiti has also been in headlines for the increase in kidnappings, gang violence and purported political corruption.

AHUS EditorialJune 11, 2021Comment

The Radical Act of Reclaiming Self-Care

First, I think we need to break down what self-care really means. With roots in the medical world, self-care is a term used to describe activities and behaviors that promote well-being. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines self-care as “the ability of individuals, families, and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and to cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a healthcare provider”.

Alex FreeJune 1, 2021Comment

Coin Flip: Men Surviving Domestic Violence

When it comes to domestic violence, people have opinions on what is right and who is justified. An example is the latest incident between Saweetie and Quavo (both successful recording artists) in the elevator. Footage circulated of the two in an elevator scuffle. In the video, Saweetie takes a swing at Quavo. He then pulls her into the elevator and pushes her down.

AHUS EditorialMay 20, 2021Comment

Women Are Often Harassed in Plain Sight - Here's How to Help

Once, someone told me that I looked like a warrior princess surveying her lands and protecting her people. I was in Austin for a conference that was taking place at the same time as a racecar driving event. The street was closed off, and people were out drinking and celebrating. While my friends were enjoying the festivities, I started walking up and down the block – surveying.

Alex FreeMay 10, 2021 Comment