It takes ten minutes to die through the submersion in and inhalation of water.
Ten minutes of water entering your larynx and filling your body like glass.
Ten minutes of respiratory impairment.
Ten minutes of your silent death because you are alone in your struggle and the lifeboat won’t pull you out now.
Read MoreWhite 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.
Read MoreI 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."
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreRecent 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.
Read MoreHaiti - 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.
Read MoreFirst, 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”.
Read MoreWhen 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.
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