Linear Time and the Myth of Progress, Growth, Capitalism, and Extraction This column critiques cultures and philosophies using an A-versus-B method—not to engage in absolutism, but solely for contrast. Through my practice of Existencia and multidisciplinary investigation, we examine cultures, philosophies, and notions in this way to show the difference between how some of us […]
An Introduction to Time, Power, and Cycles This column critiques cultures and philosophies using an A-versus-B method—not to engage in absolutism, but solely for contrast. Through my practice of Existencia and multidisciplinary investigation, we examine cultures, philosophies, and notions in this way to show the difference between how some of us have lived and moved […]
It’s 1492, in Ayiti. We’re making cassava, children are playing, and our Kacike is sharing knowledge. We then see a huge canoe approaching our shores. We’re used to visitors — we often traded with our brothers and sisters in Borikén — but these new visitors looked different. Little did we know that our kindness and […]
Too often, I see arguments about who is “allowed” to claim their Blackness. Who counts as Black, who doesn’t, who has the right to call themselves part of the African diaspora? These arguments, which are the loudest online, are exhausting. Imaginary lines, colonial borders, and different languages don’t determine if you’re Black or not. Race, […]
Love Island USA tested conservatism like no other this season. This wasn’t just about what happened inside the villa — it was a mirror of the country outside of it. Producers casted a former IDF soldier, Islanders who have openly used racial slurs, voiced support for Trump, former IDF soldier, and follow figures like Andrew […]
Over the past week, Mexico City natives took to the streets to protest against the gentrification and displacement of their people. With this has also come a wave of anti-Blackness. Mexico has long served as a refuge for African Americans seeking reprieve from the relentless systemic oppression of the United States. For generations, Black Americans […]
In the sacred space where life begins, birth has always been more than a biological process; it is a deeply spiritual and cultural event. Across Africa and Indigenous communities, birthkeeping rituals have long been an integral part of the reproductive experience, with ancestral knowledge passed down through generations. These practices, rooted in the wisdom of […]
In today’s dating landscape, ghosting has become an all too common occurrence, leaving many feeling disrespected and discarded. But beneath the surface lies a deeper issue: how white supremacy manifests in our romantic interactions. This story explores how ghosting reflects broader power dynamics and systemic inequalities, shedding light on the need for accountability and introspection […]
