On Saturday, we will celebrate Juneteenth and this complicated concept of being Free-ish. Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865. This was the day when Union soldiers arrived...[Read More]
Latest Articles
Tumultuous Times Today, as women of color we are facing so much turmoil in this world that we live in. We are constantly bombarded with images...[Read More]
North Carolina regards menstrual products as “luxury items” and “non-essential.” Our state is also one of 29 states that tax these products. Representative Julie von Haefen from...[Read More]
LGBTQIA+
Mental illness is a struggle many people face, but it’s especially prevalent in the LGBTQIA+ community because of the discrimination they experience. Further, despite the...[Read More]
It’s been a surreal and somewhat disconcerting experience for the trans and trans-sympathetic community to see such a beloved (and otherwise moderately progressive) voice as...[Read More]
The first time I went to a Pride March and community festival, I left my five-year-old child with friends when I visited the staging area...[Read More]
Immigrant Stories
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, I want to recognize all of the Haitian parents for the sacrifices they have made to give their children...[Read More]
Thank you so much to those of you who attended last Thursday’s virtual screening of Stories Beyond Borders with our friends at Working Films. We...[Read More]
This article was shared with permission from the NC Public News Service. RALEIGH, N.C. — Juana Ortega came to the United States in the 1990s...[Read More]