For decades, Hollywood sidelined Black voices, and restricted their storytelling. Recently, a generation of Black filmmakers hasn't just joined the mainstream, they’ve changed it. Directors like Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Barry Jenkins, Ava DuVernay, and the incomparable Spike Lee are pushing cinema beyond entertainment, reflecting the realities of race, identity, and power in America. Their …
Category: Social Issues
By: Sahra Mohamed For millions of people across North America, living with allergies is a relentless battle against daily threats. For those who have experienced anaphylactic shock, the traumatic aftermath isn't just physical, it’s psychological too. Simple pleasures like dining out, attending social gatherings or even walking past a food truck, all carry calculated risks …
By: Sahra Mohamed In the United States, Black women continue to face the highest risk of dying from pregnancy-related causes. Despite recent declines in the national maternal mortality rate, Black women are still dying at an alarming rate. In fact, their mortality rate was the only one that didn’t decline, according to the Centers for …
By: Sahra Mohamed On Saturday, April 5th, “Hands Off” protests swept across all 50 U.S. states and cities around the world, uniting communities against the Trump administration’s list of controversial policies, from mass deportations and aggressive tariffs to executive orders targeting marginalized groups. The movement has brought together civil rights organizations, LGBTQ+ advocacy groups and …
By: Sahra Mohamed The way the media covers abuse and harassment cases tend to reveal biases related to gender, race, and power dynamics. One of the most recent examples of this is the defamation lawsuit filed by actor Justin Baldoni against Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds. Although the case isn't set to go …
By: Sahra Mohamed In today’s world of high fashion, it’s harder to decipher if Black models and artists are being treated fairly or if including them in brands is an act of performative activism. Some brands may feature one or two diverse models but still prioritize White models. The influence of Eurocentric beauty has been …
By: Sahra Mohamed As Trump continues to impose bans against marginalized groups, the latest ban targeting the trans community is deplorable and inhumane. Since January 27, 2025, the following policies have been enacted by the Trump administration against the trans community: 1. Military Service Restrictions: On January 27, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14183, …
By: Sahra Mohamed With the ongoing lawsuits involving Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, the recent allegations against Jay-Z that have now been dismissed, and the upcoming Diddy trial in May, it begs the following questions: How much does the public’s role and involvement impact these cases? If someone is an abusive predator, why does it …
By: Sahra Mohamed After watching Barbie, I found myself reflecting deeply on whether the film truly captured the essence of feminism in today’s society. The movie touched on critical issues like sexism and the importance of showcasing educated women. Midway through the film, I noticed a shift in the narrative, women were portrayed as using …
By: Sahra Mohamed When someone cheats in a healthy, loving relationship, and the truth comes out unexpectedly, the person who was faithful is left shattered, heartbroken in a million pieces. People try to offer comfort, "It’s not you, it’s them" and while that may be true, it doesn’t ease the pain. We can love flawed …
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