By Shahraz Christian, Edit/Blog/Publishing Team. In the Spring, when a tree is in full bloom, it climbs towards the sun’s rays — almost as if in worship. It makes an effort to regrow its leaves while readying itself for the coming Summer when it’ll struggle the most – ironically, because of the Sun: that thing … Continue reading Somewhere along the road, I’d forgotten how to breathe.
By Sarah Reed, Edit/Blog Publishing Team As I write this, millions of families across the country, and even the globe, sit with each other opening presents, having a holiday meal, or watching Christmas movies. For them, it is Christmas, one of the biggest holidays of the year, and soon it will be New Years’. For … Continue reading The Holiday Season Without a Holiday For Me
By Thushani Gunaratne, Edit/Blog/Publishing Team I See You, and I Love You. I see you dragging yourself out of bed at the sight of the setting sun, to brush your teeth for the first time today. I see you taking deep breaths to calm your rhythmic heart before entering the conversational space. I see you … Continue reading Love is Social Justice
By Xochitl Armién, Edit/Blog/Publishing Team Near the beginning of February, I watched a documentary on African influences on American cuisine while cooking a family recipe and was surprised as almost every step that I took by heart, mirrored that of the Gullah chef on my TV screen. Through reading and watching documentaries on the African … Continue reading Reuniting the Diaspora with its African Roots
Black History Month is not only a time of celebration but a powerful tool in restoring and preserving the historical memory of the African diaspora. Historical memory shapes the ways in which we understand the past, see ourselves, and envision the future, making it a powerful tool for change.
By Xochitl Armién, Edit/Blog/Publishing Team As we enter the new year, we reflect on our past and decide what changes we would like to enact to stay true to our chosen path. It’s easy to get caught up in the motions of a busy routine and push enjoyment and aspirations to the back burner. However, … Continue reading Stepping into Joy and Purpose
By Thushani Gunaratne The Culture C.O.-O.P. and United in Unity are sister organizations that were designed to promote systemic change, inclusion, equity, cultural competency, diversity, literacy, and a quality education for all.
By Xochitl Armién, with adaptations from Joseph Fletcher Edit/Blog/Publishing Team Our empowering and educational workshop to production for the whole family is back! Available for free on Vimeo, from December 26 - January 1, watch at your leisure for the week of Kwanzaa. Sankofa, meaning “go back and fetch it” is a play adapted from … Continue reading Go back and fetch your past this Kwanzaa with our Sankofa play digital showing!
By Xochitl Armién, Edit/Blog/Publishing Team The nightmare decision to overturn Roe v. Wade sparked national outrage as people with uteruses face the loss of their reproductive autonomy. However, the banning of abortion in states with "trigger" laws in place will not affect all equally, and people of color with uteruses will be impacted the most. … Continue reading The Overturning of Roe v. Wade Disproportionately Affects Women of Color
By Onica Roman, Edit/Blog/Publishing Team Ghosts, goblins, and witches. Beautiful and creative costumes that adorn our faces on the 31st of October. Something that should not be a part of this is the beautiful Mexican culture. We understand that beauty is something that loves to be imitated but there is a thin line between respect … Continue reading The Time of Stories and Celebration
We All Have A Heritage 