As the Black Lives Matter movement gained traction earlier this year, it had many asking why we still have numerous confederate monuments across the United States, especially in the southern states.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
The NBA is going to donate $300 million over the next 10 years to boost economic growth in the Black community.
Growing up in Egypt, I’ve long been familiar with the normalization of violence in the Middle East.
If you’ve seen the news lately, you’re well aware of the explosion that happened in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, on Tuesday August 4th.
The phrase “model minority” itself is a tool for White people to use against Blacks in America.
It can be hard to have this conversation with your family and inform them about what is going on.
We must realize that it is already a privilege for us to educate ourselves on racial injustice rather than experiencing it.
GoGo is also associated with a history of black people taking up space and fostering community, I believe that music like GoGo is powerful and brings people together to inspire change.
As we stand in solidarity with the Black community, it remains crucial that we support Black-owned businesses in every way possible.
Use your privilege. Get off the sidelines.