Gentrification happened to me in steps. At first I was confused. Were the non-POC in this predominantly Black/Brown neighborhood lost? Did they miss their stop on this Queens-bound train? Are they simply taking a tour of the best Caribbean spots in Brooklyn? When I let it sink in that they were here to stay, noticeable transplants to a previously self-contained community, I … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Love Yourself When You’re Undocumented in the U.S.A.
1. Remember that your existence is valid. When you're constantly the subject of laws, amendments, and media speculation; it's easy to forget that you are more than just a number. Your existence is valid, regardless of how you crossed the border, where you are from, and where you are today. Human beings cannot be “illegal”, especially in a country whose laws are built … [Read more...]
