Every time white supremacists are put on trial, I think of Kiese Laymon’s essay, “The Worst of White Folks”. In it, he writes, “White Americans were wholly responsible for the worst of white folks, though they would make sure it never wholly defined them.”
Read MoreLettie Elizabeth’s life’s work has been all about her love for this world and black culture. She is AHUS’ newest and first ambassador. With her, Lettie brings a bevy of experiences, and knowledge about Black history in the US, and the world at large. Her passion and zeal make a seamless fit for what we do here at AHUS. Check out our conversation with AHUS ambassador and this month’s special book club guest, Lettie Elizabeth.
Read MoreI had my first abortion when I was twenty years old. It was one of the most emotionally painful things I have ever experienced. Today, I would have a seventeen-year-old had I not walked into a Planned Parenthood clinic, passed protestors spewing hatred at me as I walked by, and terminated a pregnancy that would have ruined my life. I have never regretted it for a single day.
Read MoreMy name is Alison Fields, 김은영 (Kim Eun-Yeong), and מתנת החיים (Matanah Chai’ah). I am 35 years old, and I have no idea who I am.
Read MoreYou know they’re there, you have an acute sense of what the feeling means,
The clouds are back.
You feel it, you know their weight.
You see it, thick grey clouds hanging over your head,
And you know you’re the only one who can.
Read MoreOn July 1st, my roommate and I smoked a bowl together and watched Sha'Carri Richardson's final Olympic trial run. It was the first time I cried in front of her. I was recently in the hospital for a chronic illness flare-up. After my hospital stay, I found out that my doctors discussed my use of cannabis with my father without my consent despite my being an adult. I’m lucky enough that everything was okay, but it was an incredible violation that continued to impact me and my recovery.
Read MoreIt 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.
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