A skilled journalist and social media user, Claire enjoys writing blog posts, articles, and profiles.
Being Black And Free in the 21st century
“I think moving through this world is an expression of freedom because Black people are insistent on being here, on taking up space,” says Dr. Naila Keleta-Mae. “Our very being, the conversations we have, the ways in which we try to use our talents and time to care for one another — those are all expressions of Black freedom.”
Dr. Naila Keleta-Mae’s research and teaching in Waterloo’s Theatre and Performance program (Department of Communication Arts) centres on notions of blackness and freedom as expressed through art and performance...
Hamilton Review of Books
Book Review - Butter Honey Pig Bread by Francesca Ekwuyasi
Reflecting on Racism in Education: Dr. Joseph Smith
An interview with scholar and educator Dr. Joseph Smith, on racism within the education system.
"Black Lives Matter and Allyship" - MarQuee Magazine - Pages 50-55 - Fall 2020
My article, "Black Lives Matter and Allyship" is on Pages 50-55. I interviewed the following activists and professionals: Cicely Belle-Blain, Roger Mooking, Daniel Afolabi, Dr. Ismaël Traoré, Dr. Joseph Smith, and Dr. Shelly Tochluk.
American Jesus: Where are your priorities?
"There are adults who are in therapy because as a child, their parents led them to believe ridiculous things about themselves, in the name of God. There are people whose mental health has been shattered because so-called Christians have been determined to deny their humanity over things that are a matter of personal choice or identity.
Yet funnily enough, what another person does in their private life has never managed to snuff out mine."
The TRUTH about racism…
Some say honesty equals anger. I disagree.
"...when people call Black people angry for discussing racism, they are not merely expressing an ignorant idea. They are actually revealing just how much faith they put into racist ideologies."
Shopping Big and Tall Doesn’t Have to Be a Nightmare Thanks to Kyle Andrew
Playboy talks to Kyle Andrews about 48 Long, a style website for big and tall men.
Made in Paradise: Jaye Applewaite Designs
This profile features Bajan designer Jay Applewaite of Jay Applewaite Designs.
The Problem With ‘Skinfolk Passes’ For Predators
Justice for sexual abuse victims is not ‘lynching.’
ince last week I’ve been wondering one thing: Can Black people stop giving out Skinfolk Passes to people who behave horrifically? And in particular, to predatory men?
Within the African-American community, “skinfolk” refers to other Black people — those who share your racial background. Ostensibly we share a bittersweet bond that comes from having common experiences as marginalized people.
But in the wake of the Cosby verdict and the movemen...
The Findation Website Could Help You Figure Out Which Shade Of Foundation Is Your Perfect Match
I came late to the cosmetics game, so it's no surprise that I've had a challenging time finding foundation that matches my skin tone. Other than experimenting with lipstick when I was young, I never made much of an effort to figure it all out. Sometime in my early 20s, a friend — and a fellow Black woman — gave me a makeover. Since then, I’ve been curious. Today, I still have to figure out contouring and highlighting, but I can handle my own makeup basics. And one of my favorite staple produc...
On expressions of grief in the Age of Social Media
This past Sunday in the wake of the news about Kobe Bryant, I had a lot of thoughts. Among them, I was wondering whether or not I should post something on Instagram, and if I did, what would I say?
In the midst of my questions, there flickered an idea. It was one that I’d had before: “If you don’t post, people might not think that you care…” Deep down, I know that this isn’t true. And in the past, I’ve been silent regarding certain events.
But honestly. Those words capture the kind of world w...
I’m a Black Woman and Thought My Period Pain Was Actually Going to Kill Me
Fibroids impact African-American women more severely than white women, yet we also wait longer to get help.
Between bleeding and cramps, periods are inconvenient for women at the very least.
But in 2014, I started to think that my period was actually going to kill me.
By the beginning of August, my period had lasted over eight weeks.
My cramps were so excruciating. I was yelling in agony and nearly crying from the pain.
I couldn’t imagine feeling any worse and surviving. Or being more terrifi...
Cultivating Connections: Networking for Diverse Female Entrepreneurs
On May 30th in Toronto, Startup and Slay took place at Spaces, a venue in downtown Toronto. Hosted by Emily Mills via How She Hustles,a network that is tuned into the needs of today’s female entrepreneur, this event’s focus was a panel discussion in which 5 diverse women dispensed wisdom in front of an audience of female entrepreneurs of colour.
Ms Mills stated that her decision to develop and host Startup and Slay was inspired by her own entrepreneurial journey. Earlier this year after leavi...
“Are you content with your *content*?"
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