Brianna Milon

Black vs. POC: A New But Outdated Term

Black vs. POC: A New But Outdated Term I am not a person of color. I am Black. This is a sentence that I have said to countless people– each time with more conviction. When hearing it, I feel as if my blackness is being lumped into a group without notice. It feels like aContinue reading “Black vs. POC: A New But Outdated Term”

When The U.S Government Fails, Mutual Aid Workers Step Up: Part I by Brianna Milon

Diverse volunteers packing donation boxes with canned food in food bank

When The U.S Government Fails, Mutual Aid Workers Step Up Happy New Year! I know we are all so excited to be getting a fresh slate and looking ahead to better days. I wanted to start off this year by showing thanks to local people and organizations who are helping this community get through toughContinue reading “When The U.S Government Fails, Mutual Aid Workers Step Up: Part I by Brianna Milon”

Youth Activist Sarah Adams Is Hope for The Future

The face of a young strong African woman on yellow background.

Youth Activist Sarah Adams Is Hope for The Future I have faith in the future because of students like Sarah Adams. At just 14-years-old, Sarah has made strides in Rochester with the school district and social justice. She was marching this past Summer for Daniel Prude. She has protested teacher cuts for the Rochester CityContinue reading “Youth Activist Sarah Adams Is Hope for The Future”

Black Womxn Are More Than Their Strength

illustration of black women wearing masks against a white background

Black Womxn Are More Than Their Strength Calling a Black womxn strong is not a compliment. That might sound strange because ‘strong’ is such a positive adjective. Most would be grateful to hear others use that term to describe them. But for Black Womxn the term makes us feel exhausted. It’s a term that isContinue reading “Black Womxn Are More Than Their Strength”

Do’s and Don’ts for This Unprecedented Pandemic Holiday Season

Hotel guests with protective face masks are keeping social distance in the hotel restaurant

Do’s and Don’ts for This Unprecedented Pandemic Holiday Season DON’T go to your family’s house if you can help it I know it’s Thanksgiving and we want to share the day with those who mean the most to us. However, we are also in the midst of a pandemic. Normal doesn’t exist anymore. We nowContinue reading “Do’s and Don’ts for This Unprecedented Pandemic Holiday Season”