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Lesbians: A Black Femme Reckoning
In 2021, the lesbian scenes was actually a community. This piece reflects on what it was like in NYC post-pandemic for a black femme. As gentrification alters queer spaces, conflicts surrounding identity, feelings of exclusion, and nostalgia culminate in grief.
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Finding Freedom in Paris: A Black Woman’s Perspective
Amidst the warmth of French culture, I was confronted with feelings of loneliness. Grappling with a sense of belonging, ancestral pain, and the historical ties between America and France culminates in a new vision of home.