Last week, we posted an article entitled Tell Us: Are Black Women with Natural Hair Perceived Differently at Work? where we discussed the perceptions of natural hair in the workplace, hair discimination, and the rise of the natural hair movement. We also explored the history of natural hair and how it has been surpressed throughout […]
This week’s Tell Us Tuesday focuses on hair discrimination, specifically against Black women who chose to wear natural or protective hair styles such as locs, braids, or twists. The immergence of natural hair styles isn’t a new phenomenon, but the power behind the natural hair movement is kicking up momentum. It’s not simply about making […]
We did not have a featured artist this week, unfortunately, but we’re still addressing the arts by discussing racism in dance, how it’s systemic, and how it unfairly represents the experiences of BIPOC. Alicia Mullikin is a first generation Mexican-American who has experienced a myriad of microagressions during her career that have presented significant hurdles […]
Recently Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed a proclamation declaring racism to be a public health crisis. Minorities make up more than half of the population within the Silver State. According to the governor, it is aimed at raising awareness “so Nevada does not perpetuate poor health outcomes due to systemic racism during and after the […]
PW Perspective is ecstatic to share Afia Chin’s work with our readers for this week’s Featured Artist. Afia Chin is a first generation American born in Brooklyn and bred in the DMV. She is a multifaceted artist who got her start in literary arts, music, and other visual mediums. She enjoys speaking openly about her […]
Michelle Garcia is a 20 year-old creative writer and multimedia artist. She’s a 2018 graduate from Woodbridge Senior High School and is now a 3rd year senior at Virginia Tech. She’s enjoyed the transition from suburban Northern VA to Appalachia. She considers Blacksburg, VA to be her favorite place now. She will graduate Virginia Tech […]
Joe Hughes III is a Black writer and poet from Woodbridge, VA and currently studies creative writing at Virginia Tech. He is a self-explorative and reflective writer. He focuses on vulnerability while using personal narratives to establish a sense of empathy with his readers. He believes that by contributing personal experiences to public conversations, we […]
Bishop John Reid discusses his personal experiences during the Civil Rights movement, his perspective on this new wave, and how he hopes for continued change.
This year, the Americans with Disabilities Act will celebrate its 30th anniversary on July 26th. #ThanksToTheADA #ADA30 For those who are not aware, The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26, 1990. It provides comprehensive elements of civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and guarentees them the […]
The distribution of Ku Klux Klan propaganda and recruitment flyers have risen in Virginia these past couple months as the Black Lives Matter movement has continued to gain traction. It is safe to assume that white supremacy groups feel their privilege is being threatened by the resurgence of civil rights activism and presence of non-white […]
