Sa'iyda Shabazz
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Past articles by Sa'iyda:
I Volunteer To Teach Kids Black History — But I Make Sure To Include Black Joy
So much of our resistance and resilience presents as the joy and pride we feel in being Black. → Read More
I Was Not Prepared For The Bonkers Ride Of ‘LuLaRich’
As a former LuLaRoe junkie, I had to watch it. Let me tell you, it was a RIDE. Here are my thoughts while watching. → Read More
If You Want To Show Solidarity With The Asian Community, Learn How To Pronounce Asian Names
As we find ways to uplift and highlight the AAPI community, learning to properly pronounce Asian names is a great way to start showing respect. → Read More
17 Iconic Grammy Award Performances to Watch Before This Weekend's Show
The Grammy Awards are music’s biggest night. Here's a list of the best grammy performances you should watch, from Beyoncé to Lady Gaga. These Grammy performances did not hesitate. → Read More
Op-Ed: I Love Meghan And Harry Even More Now––William And Charles Are Trash Though
After the candid interview with Oprah, I respect Meghan Markle and Prince Harry even more than I ever have before because they left. → Read More
Six Dr. Seuss Books Got Pulled Because They’re Racist AF, And It’s About Damn Time
In the last few years, Dr. Seuss and his racist history has come to light. Now 6 of his books have been pulled. It's about time. → Read More
I’m One Episode Into ‘Allen v. Farrow’ And It’s Already Horrifying
In the new HBO docu-series "Allen v. Farrow," it's clear that Woody Allen is a total creep, and Dylan Farrow is absolutely a victim. → Read More
Many Aging Parents Expect Their Kids To Take Care Of Them
Unlike more than half of the American population, I don't expect my son to care for me in my old age. It is a large amout of pressure to place on our kids. → Read More
New Tennessee Bill Would Allow Fathers To Veto Abortions? GTFO With This Sh*t
A new bill introduced in Tennessee would allow men to stop women from having an abortion if they claim to be the father, which is a dangerous precedent. → Read More
Infant Mortality Is Reduced When Black Babies Are Cared For By Black Doctors
New research shows that infant mortality rates for Black babies is cut in half if babies have care from Black doctors. This isn't always possible though. → Read More
Biden Wants To Forgive $10K In Student Loans, And That’s Not Enough
President Biden will potentially forgive up to $10,000 in student loan debt. But to make real progress, he must cancel it all for everyone. → Read More
My Response To Right-Wingers Asking For ‘Unity’ Now
As calls are being made for unity and coming together for the betterment of the country, marginalized people don't owe anyone civility. → Read More
Let’s Compare & Contrast, Shall We? Police Response To BLM Protests Vs. Capitol Rioters
When it comes to the way they handle peaceful protests versus the insurrection, it's clear who police see as a threat and who they don't. → Read More
‘Blue Lives Matter’ Is Not About Respecting Police — It’s About Upholding White Supremacy
White Trump supporters will proclaim Blue Lives Matter until those blue lives interrupt their whiteness, and the Capitol insurrections proves it. → Read More
Black Women Aren’t Here To Be Your Queens
Throughout history, American society has placed the burden of saving the world on the shoulders of Black women. It's time for that to end. → Read More
If These Domestic Terrorists Were Not White, They Would Likely Be Dead
In all the images I’m seeing from today, there is not one where the police look threatening. → Read More
As A Black Woman, Here Are The Issues I Have With Pixar’s ‘Soul’
Pixar's "Soul" is their first film with a Black lead. And while they took great care with certain elements of representation, they still miss the mark. → Read More
My Personal Hot Take On ‘Bridgerton’ — Let’s Discuss
After seeing the trailer, I knew that I would love "Bridgerton," Shondaland's newest show on Netflix. It is the perfect blend of drama and romance. → Read More
Casey Goodson Should Still Be Alive––That’s A Fact
The murder of Casey Goodson at the hands of a sheriff's deputy is the most recent indicator that systemic racism is alive even after protests this summer. → Read More
Candace Owens Can’t Handle Harry Styles In A Dress––Here’s What I Have To Say About That
Conservative Candace Owens took to Twitter to claim that singer Harry Styles in a dress on the cover of Vogue isn't manly. Clothing doesn't make the man. → Read More