kyle malanda 11/2/20 kyle malanda 11/2/20

Kulela

Who is the servant and who is the master? A photo series exploring the systemic exploitation of Black women’s domestic and reproductive labor, rejecting the mammy caricature

Vamika Sinha 8/4/20 Vamika Sinha 8/4/20

Sorry to Bother You: Reflecting on Modern Capitalism and Satirical Black Cinema

As part of our new "b-roll" film column, Vamika Sinha revisits Boots Riley's Afro-surrealist Sorry to Bother You, and why it offers important commentary on the intersections of race and late-stage capitalism in 2020.

Simone Hadebe 7/6/20 Simone Hadebe 7/6/20

My Skin My Logo

I’m sick and tired of the dehumanization of Black people and the exertion of control placed on our bodies. Our skin is ours, and our bodies are our own. We are not a vessel for your hatred and insecurity.

Simone Hadebe 4/20/20 Simone Hadebe 4/20/20

Makeup as Healing

“Painting my face is incredibly symbolic for me” – Simone Hadebe shares how makeup helps her exert strength and positivity in the face of mental health struggles.