Features

This issue highlights the collective efforts of the Black Student Union who are making real change in our communities with great care and pride, from us, by us and for us.

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Here are a few wonderful resources I’ve found that could help work towards this that are all campus and/or Lower Mainland based.

Miselta Ihekwoaba Features February 13, 2021

Who we are: Black Student Union

The BSU serves as a home away from home for both local and international Black students on campus at UBC.

Chidinma Agu Features February 13, 2021

Seeking: Safe Spaces

Unfortunately, at UBC safe spaces are hard to come by. Is it worth the emotional labour to turn this space into a safe one?

Mikaela Joy Kawaley-Lathan Features February 13, 2021

The Art Of Doing Nothing

As I nestled further into my cocoon, I became keenly aware that the act of doing absolutely nothing is contrary to everything that I have been taught as a Black woman.

Danni Olusanya Features February 13, 2021

in retrospect.

deep inside my element craving nothing but sentiment

Oreoluwa Abikoye Features February 13, 2021

Sundiata Keita

On days like these, he is amazed by the way his shiny skin dances with the August rain

Moussa Niang Features February 13, 2021

To be so soft

What is the rush? Is this moment not enough?

Marylise Habiyambere Features February 13, 2021

I am somewhere

It speaks your name It speaks my name

Moussa Niang Features February 13, 2021

Watching Netflix Is Activism Too

I still consider myself a part of that fight, but along the way, I’m gonna listen to Lil Baby and save up for those Jordans and hang out with my friends.

Daniel Afolabi Features February 10, 2021