Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez

By educating my son on Juneteenth, I am able to make it clear to him that we may live in a nation that wasn’t established with us in mind, but we continue to find freedom anyway.

One way to combat negative outcomes post-election is to raise more inclusive children.

“It’s about uplifting and empowering women to feel like they can be confident and do anything. Not just dance.”

Growing up, I had a lot of access to people who looked like me. I was completely unaware of the struggles that accompany interracial friendships.

I don’t know how long it will be before I stop allowing others' fears of sexuality as a black woman from affecting my views on sex.

For me, feminism felt like finding a beautiful shoe in the wrong size. No matter how much I strained, it never seemed to be a perfect fit. I found my size in womanism.

There’s nothing wrong with frugality. However, if spending money causes physical or emotional discomfort, it might be a sign of something more serious.

It's strange to think that at the end of the year I will be the

A clear medical bias and the stresses of new motherhood, often leaves Black women unsupported on their breastfeeding journeys.

We all need our hair done. I can't help but think that my lack of hair resources reminds me that I live in a land that wasn't intended for me.