latest ARTICLES by izetta
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Literature13 Going on 30: Books for Coming of Age
I have several nieces and nephews. The eldest of my nieces is thirteen and will turn fourteen next month. An…
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Editorials, FeaturesLumos Black Girl Magic: My Letter to Hermione Granger
Hermione, There is nothing more important to me, as a book worm, than finding yourself between the pages of a…
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Editorials, Features
The Black Panther Party and the Parallels of Today
This is a Black History Month like no other. At least not one that I’ve ever seen. I am currently…
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Editorials, FeaturesWhere My People At? A Constant Striving for Visibility
I was thinking the other day about visibility and how important it is to see yourself in movies, on television,…
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Editorials, FeaturesTaking a Chance with Grief: Chance The Rapper & Sunday Candy
In some regard, I’m out of words. The past few months elude me. It doesn’t feel like the past 6…
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Editorials, FeaturesTurkey Trouble & Mayflower Mayhem
“The impact of racism begin early. Even in our preschool years, we are exposed to misinformation about people different from…
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Editorials, Features, Media, TV ShowsMe & Mindy: Why I Love The Mindy Project
Listen, it’s hard for me to believe that there is another 30-something Black woman out there addicted to The Mindy…
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FeaturesBuild A Blerd: Your Last Minute Holiday Shopping List
AHHHHH!!!! We’re closing in on the number of shopping days left until the holidays and if you’re anything like me,…
