Flow

My eyes are tired from wrestling with my dreams at night, my body’s weary from fighting all the demons creeping their way inside. My soul, it’s wounded from all the secrets I know, but I can’t give up now, I gotta go with the flow. My mind is racing with thoughts of all my struggle … More Flow

Exploring Brooklyn: Women of Color Owned Businesses (Peace and Riot Edition)

In continuing my search for local WOC (Women of Color) owned businesses, I came upon  Peace and Riot. Located in Bed Stuy, I decided to make my way over and check them out. Peace and Riot melts perfectly into the scenery of parks, trees, small shops and brownstones in Bed Stuy. Peace and Riot is … More Exploring Brooklyn: Women of Color Owned Businesses (Peace and Riot Edition)

How Social Conditioning Created a Culture of Toxic Hyper-Masculinity

Why do some Black men equate masculinity to violence, danger, and lack of emotion? Why is it so important for these men to assert their masculinity in every situation? Unlike other races, Black masculinity is like no other. In defining Black masculinity, you must look at the stereotypical images of the Black man portrayed in … More How Social Conditioning Created a Culture of Toxic Hyper-Masculinity

The East Oakland Collective

The East Oakland Collective (EOC) is a member-based community organizing group invested in serving the communities of deep East Oakland by working towards racial and economic equity. With programming in economic development, civic engagement and leadership, and homeless services and solutions, they help amplify underserved communities from the ground up.  They are committed to driving … More The East Oakland Collective

Autism Social Communities

Jennifer Polite is the founder of Autism Social Communities (ASC).  The purpose of ASC, is to reduce the 80% unemployment  rate amongst the autism population by educating the community through our all inclusive social events, and building a society that fosters diversity and inclusion amongst the autism population. ASC cultivates social skills, language, and creativity while … More Autism Social Communities