big strong women wit fierce attitude in the street An exquisitely arched eyebrow May be/ all she has/ for you But she got something else to show me behind that worldly camouflage we was soft-to-soft rock & water & earth shuddered rose & fell and that fierce strong woman cried sweet sacred tears i had no answer for except to hold her tighter.
Author: themixspaceuser
Skating Towards Inclusivity
Cammie Shibata knows you’re staring at her. Her skate wheels are flashing, her hair is bright pink, and most afternoons she’s dressed like a sparkly cartoon. And she’s fine with it – as long as you stay to hear her message.
Handling Hatred
Last year, the new decade (2020) ushered in a wave of unprecedented events–wildfires, an alarming spike in police brutality in the United States, and the issue still at the forefront of minds across the globe: Covid-19.
Defining Mixed Identity
When you’re a kid, the questions you get asked are easy. “Do you want to take a nap?” “No. I want ice cream. Let’s play outside!” “What’s your favorite color?” “All of them at once!”