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Amy Sherald Will Not Allow Her Work To Be Censored
Instead of a painting of the Statue of Liberty, Sherald plays with the idea of liberty and who reaps its benefits and freedom. Although the Smithsonian has come under intense scrutiny from the Trump administration, it seems contradictory for the Smithsonian to take issue with this piece when many pieces in the collection juxtapose the idea of who can be American with the concepts of liberty, freedom, and rights.

Alexis Shoats
Aug 42 min read
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What Is Black Southern Granddaughter Core?
The Black southern granddaughter doesn’t necessarily turn into a younger version of her elders; she embraces her southern roots and familial relationships and uses that to shape her aesthetic. This brings me to the second reason. She leans into those southern roots and the pride that is established with being from the South.

Alexis Shoats
Jun 183 min read
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Immigrant & Protest Rights:
Last year, before the exchange of executive power to President Donald Trump, our magazine put out a list of resources to help you, our community, navigate these times. We are back with a refreshed list of immigration resources and resources for protesters. As Dr. King stated, "A riot is the language of the unheard."Â
Re\Center Editorial Team
Jun 93 min read
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Censorship in America
Censoring opinions, information, and ideas via books has been happening since the early years of America's inception.

Alexis Shoats
Jan 173 min read
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Tyler Mitchell and Black Southern Familial Life
Mitchell is proud of his Southern upbringing and has set about showcasing varied facets of Black home life as well as the world we live in

Alexis Shoats
Nov 27, 20244 min read
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Three Poems by Langston Hughes for Election Day Eve
It is hard to say this election isn’t about the two politicians at the top of the ticket, but it truly shouldn’t be. Nor should any election

Alexis Shoats
Nov 4, 20243 min read
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Willy Chavarria: América
His brand carries the authenticity and rich spirit of Chicano culture, Catholicism, regal, and street culture wrapped in one.

Alexis Shoats
Oct 16, 20243 min read
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Everyone (except Black people) let's talk about your role on Juneteenth
By Alexis Shoats There are a few parts of Juneteenth we all knew would happen once it officially became a federal holiday. Time off from...

Alexis Shoats
Jun 19, 20242 min read
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Threading the needle between Black women authors
By Alexis Shoats As women, we often have to forge our paths and the best testament to know where we can go is to evaluate our past....

Alexis Shoats
May 20, 20249 min read
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