UHURU Magazine

Redefining ADHD – Black students discuss life with the disorder

Jala Forest, Staff Writer
April 22, 2022

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a mental disorder that inhibits certain parts of the brain from paying attention. It’s one of the most common...

The Language of the Alt Right

Terry Lee III
October 27, 2021

To make a more informed you. There will be many keywords in this story that I will try to remember to explain. The reason I write this piece is because terrorist communication...

On Jesy Nelson and the Problem with Blackfishing

Hannah Davis
October 15, 2021

If you follow pop music and have been keeping up with the news over the past week, you’d know that former Little Mix member Jesy Nelson has made her solo debut. You may remember...

In Between Dichotomies: Living in the Thin Lines of a Lukewarm World

Julia Duanetto De Sousa
October 11, 2021

Illustration by Destiny Franklin and Lauren Mobius.

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Reflecting on the #BlackLivesMatter Movement and Performative Activism

Thaisa Mayer Jamunda
September 19, 2021

Illustration by Lauren Mobius

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Asian American Oppression and the Lunar New Year

Julia Duanetto De Sousa
June 18, 2021

"Red Chinese New Year, Shanghai" by 13Moya. Photography is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

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Coronavirus isn’t the only thing that’s spreading

Elena Neoh Ern Hui
April 10, 2020

Coronavirus isn’t all that’s spreading. Racism is too.

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Changing The Perception of Black Hair

November 8, 2019

When it comes to Black hair, why does the Black community feel the need to determine what is acceptable?

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The Mixed Kids: A Critical Look into the Term and its Usage.

November 6, 2019

Many tend to confuse culture, race, and ethnicity due to lack of discussions as well as society using these terms interchangeably.

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Dear, You’re Mourning

November 5, 2019

Sexy, brilliant and strong. It's you, not me.

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No Limits: Living Beyond Expectation

November 10, 2018

Stereotypes have been intertwined in the Black community for over 150 years. Although the Black community has worked hard over the years to silence racist stereotypes, we have...

The Complexity of Identity

July 11, 2018

"The concept of identity is a complex one, shaped by individual characteristics, family dynamics, historical factors and social and political contexts." The above quote comes from...