Yahweh, Elohim, puts a smile on my face. Jehovah and Om, signs that can’t be erased. Gayatri and Guru, all names of divine. Mohammad, Adonai, the Name sounds like mine. If God is a spirit, why do we call it “He,” to give it more power and boost masculinity. To justify oppression, to keep building …
If you haven’t heard the term Juneteenth until recently, you’re not alone. This is a holiday that celebrates the day enslaved Africans were freed. It probably wasn’t discussed in textbooks at all if ever. This is a state holiday only recognized by 45 out of 50 states. However, in recent years, the historic moment has …
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By Miya Jones I remember sitting in an AP history class. We were glossing over the topic of slavery. I tried my best not to reciprocate the awkward stares darted in my direction, especially when my teacher equated an enslaved African to a pencil for comparison’s sake. The subject was already uncomfortable enough for me …
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