The contours of the girl blur. She is both becoming and fact. A rancor defines the split. from “Violent Rooms,” A Gathering of Matter, A Matter of Gathering, by Dawn Lundy Martin + I’m having a hard time beginning this piece. I’m not sure how to Read More …
1976 – 1977 On a late October day in 1976, William Eggleston got in his car and drove from Memphis, Tennessee to the small town of Plains, Georgia, a place that looks as it sounds, and is the hometown of 39th President of the United Read More …
Growing up, I never paid much attention to monuments. They simply didn’t register in my visual field. To my young eyes, they were a part of the landscape that seemed to have been there forever; therefore, they were a part of the landscape that I Read More …
Firstly, you purchase the Víveres in the market (which include platano, batata, yucca, and malanga). Second, you stew the plantain skins with rice in a large pot. Finally, you have a meal which transforms into four curious fish eyes marinating in rose water. The meal Read More …
In college I remember learning about Muckrackers, journalists who exposed corruption in business and in politics. The reporting conducted by many of these brave men and women led to significant policy changes in the early 20th century. Journalists play a key role in any democracy. Read More …
Immigrant activists and their supporters declared this past Thursday #adaywithoutimmigrants. Immigrants were asked not to attend work, or school, and not to shop or contribute to the economy in any way. The effort was to demonstrate the economic value immigrants bring to the community. While Read More …
This week a Senator from Massachusetts was censored for attempting to read a letter from Civil Rights icon Coretta Scott King about the nominee to serve as Attorney General, Jeff Sessions. In the words of Mitch McConnell, “She was warned. She was given an explanation. Read More …
This week has been plagued with news that many of us don’t want to hear, devastating policies and executive orders that have ripped families apart. We have also seen increased dissent, with people taking to the streets, the airports, and calling their representatives with fervor. Read More …
Polarized is a weekly column that focuses on snapshots, present and past. As a Latina woman, it is more important for me than ever to take heed to the words of Audre Lorde, “ If I didn’t define myself for myself, I would be crunched Read More …
Polarized is a weekly column that focuses on snapshots, present and past. Think photo essay, or maybe polaroids on the fridge. Betsy Aimee will take over next week, but for now, here’s a little preview. –Sarah As the women’s march in Washington D.C. approaches, and Read More …