Sarah Gladstone

Sarah Gladstone

Bio

Writer, reader, general fan of all forms of honest storytelling. Optimistic realist, packaged like a pessimist. Strong believer in real world magic, intersectionality, and exploring gender and stories of mixed race identity. Supporter of public libraries, breakfast for dinner, and denim-on-denim. 

Sarah Gladstone Articles

It's 2014 and YOLO Is Still Bringing Us Down (In More Ways than the Mere Degradation of Language)

The Millennial Generation has been called every variation of lazy ingrate that the Baby Boomers and Generation X-ers could think of. And with YOLO as a point of reference, who could blame them?

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US Army Bans Nap-tural Styles for Women, Causes Racial Stir

Women who want to wear their hair natural must choose: protect your curls or protect your country. Because apparently, you can’t have it both ways.

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3 Emerging Writers Carrying on the Torch of Maya Angelou

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” -Maya Angelou

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Not All Women Are The Moon

Why are women so content with being a cold, distant, light-stealing stone?

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The Racist Truth Behind the Ice Cream Truck Jingle

The ice cream truck may be tainted forever.

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"Swirling" vs. Same Race Relationships — Will We Ever Reach a Post-Race America?

Even in today's progressive era, why do so many people prefer same race relationships...and should it even matter?

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Fear And Loathing In The USA: Why Are We Afraid Of Cops?

Even if those muscles remain mostly unflexed, there is a potential violence that’s present in the flash of a badge or the barrel of a gun.

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Lupita Nyong'o Is Lancôme's Newest Ambassador and No, It's Not Because She's Black 

Lupita Nyong'o is “challenging” traditional ideas of beauty—but it's not because she's brown.

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GOP, If You Want The Millennial Vote, this Is Not The Way to Get it

Hey GOP, you can't capture millennial votes with silly stereotypes. You'll have to be more creative than that.

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Orcas on the Mind: Is it Time for "Free Willy 2?"

A proposed California bill is bringing new attention to the fate of performance orcas at SeaWorld

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