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Minors Know Best: Whats Wrong with West Virginia's New Anti-Abortion Law

Apr 20, 2017 / Kenyetta Whitfield / Our Folks
Last week, the West Virginia state senate passed legislation for a bill that would prevent physicians from performing an abortion for unemancipated minors unless they … Read More

I Am Fat -- And That's More Than OK

Apr 07, 2017 / Kenyetta Whitfield / Our Folks
I am fat. Of all the things that shape my identity, being fat probably falls within the top 5 most important. I’ve been fat for … Read More
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Spring is Here! Good News in Dark Times

Mar 23, 2017 / Kenyetta Whitfield / Our Folks
With President Trump under FBI investigation and the Affordable Care Act up for repeal there is really nothing to be happy about – at least … Read More

Stuck: Black Women And The Country That Hates Them

Mar 17, 2017 / Kenyetta Whitfield / Our Folks
In December, I wrote a 12-page paper for a feminist theory class that analyzed the historically violent and parasitic relationship between black women (and those … Read More
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(Pod)Cast Your Sorrows Away: 3 Podcasts from Black Women

Feb 23, 2017 / Kenyetta Whitfield / Our Folks
2016 was the year of the meme. The year itself became a meme, with millions of people anxiously tweeting their excitement for the year ahead. … Read More
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"Diet Activism": Why Subtle Celebrity Politics Gotta Go

Feb 09, 2017 / Kenyetta Whitfield / Our Folks
The date is February 10th, 2017 and subtle celebrity politics are. Officially. Dead. At least they are for me. There is no way in hell … Read More

Hasty Hypocrisy: A look at Trump's Executive Orders

Jan 26, 2017 / Kenyetta Whitfield / Our Folks
In the 6 days following the historic inauguration of former reality television turned president, Donald Trump, 12 executive orders have been signed and there is no … Read More
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Mr. President, Say Hello to Abortion Lovers

Jan 12, 2017 / Kenyetta Whitfield / Our Folks
In 8 days, the United States of America will call Donald Trump its president. With this monumental new transfer of power comes, for many people, … Read More

Tomi With The Bad Hair: Sorry, Trevor Noah Didn't Drag Lahren

Dec 08, 2016 / Kenyetta Whitfield / Our Folks
It’s Finals Week. Yes, the anxiety-inducing week where professors throw out all care for student’s mental health and we cram a semester’s worth of material … Read More

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