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I did not inherent silence by Arrayah Beckom
I did not inherit silence. I inherited the echoes of women whose names were erased, whose dreams were dismissed, whose pain was expected to be carried quietly. But I was

What Does Feminism Mean to Me?
What Does Feminism Mean to Me? by Jiselle Pugh I am a Black feminist. The reason the “Black” is first is because, as much as I love feminism, it is

Feminism ( noun fem·i·nism): Superpower
Feminism ( noun fem·i·nism): Superpower by Za’Yn McDonald To me feminism is a way of life- it’s a choice, a voice, a fight For equality and justice for

What Feminism Means to Me
By Laniyah McNeil, rising senior, King-Drew HS Walking into this program, I did not identify as a feminist, nor did I acknowledge topics of racism, or sexism, in the Black

My Voice
By Dalila Bryant I am more than labels, more than names, More than history or society’s games. I carry the strength of women before me, Whose courage unlocked the doors

What Feminism Means to Me
by Dalila Bryant, King-Drew HS, rising senior As a Gen Z African American female from Los Angeles, feminism means much more than simply believing that women deserve equal rights. To

WLP Summer Program Highlights!
IMG_8435 (1) During week three of the WLP’s summer program, we completed another powerful series of sessions with a lesson on Black feminist trailblazer Ida B. Wells and a presentation

Understanding The Importance of Film: Examining The African American Experience in Hollywood
By Ama Boateng, Hamilton HS, Class of 2026 I have found film to be an extremely powerful medium to tell stories, share information and inspire the masses. However, the racist