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Welcome to Momentum
A new Medium blog about the fight against anti-Black racism
Momentum Blog Team
Jun 11, 2020
MLK & The Boys
MLK & The Boys
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. came to L.A. in 1964 and made a pit stop in a place dear to me…and my own history in the city.
Janice R Littlejohn
Jan 30
We Should Watch the Tyre Nichols Video and Others Like It
We Should Watch the Tyre Nichols Video and Others Like It
I am a member of a writer’s collective called WEOC (Writers and Editors of Color pronounced WOKE).
Rosalyn Morris
Jan 30
The video of Tyre Nichols’ death didn’t need a countdown
The video of Tyre Nichols’ death didn’t need a countdown
There was an uncomfortable build up to the release of Footage of Nichols’ brutal murder at the hands of five Memphis police officers.
Michael Arceneaux
Jan 28
Ron DeSantis reminds us that he is as homophobic as he is racist
Ron DeSantis reminds us that he is as homophobic as he is racist
The Florida governor used a press conference to explain why queer theory is behind the banning of an AP African American studies course.
Michael Arceneaux
Jan 23
The Summer I Turned Black
The Summer I Turned Black
How I went from merely accepting my race to proudly and passionately embracing it.
Jeremy Helligar
Jan 18
How We Treat Black Immigrants in America Should Matter
How We Treat Black Immigrants in America Should Matter
An essay highlighting the injustices Black immigrants experience
Allison Wiltz
Jan 12
Why We Treat Black Elders Like Royalty in Our Community
Why We Treat Black Elders Like Royalty in Our Community
A reflective essay honoring Black elders and ancestors
Allison Wiltz
Jan 4
2022. the year in resistance…
2022. the year in resistance…
I resisted death. I resisted self-harm. I resisted cigarettes (right up until the 361st day) and drugs and alcohol completely.
Carvell Wallace
Dec 31, 2022
Megan Thee Stallion & the Politics of Respecting Black women
Megan Thee Stallion & the Politics of Respecting Black women
“Black women are so unprotected & we hold so many things in to protect the feelings of others without considering our own.” -Megan Thee…
Dr. Ciera Graham
Dec 26, 2022
Dave Chappelle Defends a Real-World Bond Villain on His Comedy Stage
Dave Chappelle Defends a Real-World Bond Villain on His Comedy Stage
David Chappelle stopped punching up and began punching down a long time ago
Johnny Silvercloud
Dec 16, 2022
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