Nicole Matthews

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Never Forgetting What We Don’t Remember

On September 11, 2001, my mom was on the phone with a member of the…

The Southern Education Wars Branch Out into Book Bans 

Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” passed in March of this year, and with it, the Southern…

Trans Women and the Russian Invasion of Ukraine 

Russia invaded Ukraine over a month ago. The conflict and violence have resulted in millions…

‘The Vampire Diaries’: A Missed Opportunity of Bonnie Bennett

As a teenage girl in the early 2010s, I was the prime target audience for…

Erin Brown: Athlete, Activist, Advocate

It is Disability Awareness Month, and what better way to celebrate than to feature talented…

Representation and Race in HBO’s ‘The Gilded Age’ 

I began The Gilded Age because I was craving a period drama and the latest…

Ruby Bridges: Continue to Walk the Path That You Began

“Don’t follow the path. Go where there is no path and begin the trail. When…

Review: Quinta Brunson and Hulu’s ‘Abbott Elementary’ Is Already A Modern Mockumentary Classic

With its thoughtful writing and hilarious ensemble cast, Abbott Elementary has instantly carved a place…

Meet Modern Activist Pioneers: Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Ayọ Tometi

There is no better way to celebrate Women’s History Month than to celebrate the three…

Review: ‘Raising Dion’ Grows Up in Season 2 

Raising Dion is back with new characters, challenges, and a familiar but improved villain. The…