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What’s It Like to be Black at HPU

I attended, hosted, and planned “What’s It Like to be Black at HPU,” a documentary and panel. This documentary was filmed by myself and Kennedy Jackson, and edited by Kiara Johnson, representing the Black Student Union and Black Cultural Awareness. I developed questions to asks several panelists and moderated the questions amongst them and theContinue reading “What’s It Like to be Black at HPU”

Systemic Oppression Produces Literature

Kayla Quick GBS 3298 Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Systemic Oppression Produces Literature The restrictions and obstacles resulting from patriarchy create a unique experience that women have within producing literature. The novel, essays, videos, and events from this semester in “Women Writing Worldwide” come from a place of experienced oppression. Using the alleged “makings of aContinue reading “Systemic Oppression Produces Literature”

Ayasel Slay “Girl from Mecca”

This week on Twitter 🙂 In Saudi Arabia, a female rapper is facing arrest for being a female rapper. Most, if not all, female rappers are rapping about women’s empowerment whether it be explicitly stated or even if it’s talking about sex and the right for women to have pleasure. I thought this was relatableContinue reading “Ayasel Slay “Girl from Mecca””

Renegade Creator

Over the past week, “Black Twitter” discovered that the Tik Tok dance to the song “Renegade” by rapper K Camp was created by a young Black girl and not the white girls who got famous off of it. The original dance had been modified to match the abilities of the white girls. After Jailah hadContinue reading “Renegade Creator”

Poetry Cafe at High Point University

I attended the Poetry Cafe on February 11th, as a part of Black History Month and African Heritage Week with the Multicultural Affairs Office. Poetry Cafe is exactly what the description says, “an interactive open mic.” Artists of all kind performed, poetry, songs, etc. This is my second time attending Poetry Cafe at HPU, andContinue reading “Poetry Cafe at High Point University”

White Women’s Role in White Supremacy

I saw this comment posted under an Instagram post where someone was venting about not being able to express their emotions on being Black to white people, especially white women. I felt this comment was relevant to this course because it talks about accountability for white women in their role in white supremacy which isContinue reading “White Women’s Role in White Supremacy”

What A Relief…

This class is about women’s writing worldwide. Poetry is a form of writing and expression. Reyna Biddy is one of my favorite poets, and hearing her read her poems is phenomenal. I chose this poem because she is speaking on women’s experiences and everything we go through and her own emotions because of it. ItContinue reading “What A Relief…”

Girl’s Trip

I believe this speech from Girl’s Trip embodies Feminism. Ryan stands up for herself after being cheated on by her husband and speaks of the support needed from her friends that allowed her to do this. Throughout the movie, Ryan battles leaving her husband, but regardless, her friends supported her, which is a huge partContinue reading “Girl’s Trip”