A Splash of Color

Chronicling and collecting snapshots of life as a student of color in a small liberal arts PWI

[black-culture]

In solidarity with students and workers and faculty facing blatant and systemic acts of racism. Wear all black on the 13th

[crybabydyke-deactivated20180227]

Hey all. As you know, my health is in dire straits. I have a doctor’s appointment coming up on March 29th, which I had originally planned to cancel because I just can’t afford it. I still have no income or insurance (though I am in the process of applying for assistance and should hopefully hear back soon). My family is struggling to cover the necessities. But after a spectacularly bad day yesterday that involved a seizure and a narrowly avoided trip to the ER, I really have no choice but to keep the appointment.

The appointments can cost anywhere from $150-$300, depending on the supplements and medications I end up being prescribed. I do have some supplements I know in advance I’ll probably be prescribed on an amazon wishlist (along with some other things that desperately need to be replaced, like my years-old pillows). I would be extremely grateful if people could spread this post. Thank you to everyone who have helped me thus far! My paypal is [email protected] 🌙✨

[black-to-the-bones-deactivated2]

#RapeAtHoward: Students Protest Campus Sexual Assault After RA Accused of Rape

[kierabadu-deactivated20160611]

Stop omg. 

[littlesappho]

I’m glad somebody finally said something.

[dynastylnoire]

booooooooooooooooooooooooooost

[kingrudegyalchina]

#staymadabby

[black-culture]

****JOIN OUR NATIONAL CONFERENCE CALL****

Over 500 students on our call from around the world! (Canada, UK, France, South Africa)

FOURT NATIONAL STUDENT CALL TO ACTION MON NOV 30 - 10PM EST

#StudentBlackout Conference Call In solidarity with #ConcernedStudent1950 Join the growing movement to END campus Racial Injustice.

Get debriefed on current situations at other schools, learn how to get involved and connected to the growing Black Student Movement.

Register now : bit.ly/blackout1130

Get the demands and direct action tool kits at BlackLiberationCollective.org and email us your school’s demands.

Check out our facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/blackliberationcollective/?fref=ts

[blackliberationcollective-blog]

Over 56 schools have been issued demands by Black student leaders. And the list is growing.

We will win.

Visit BlackLiberationCollective.org to get involved!

-Black Liberation Collective

[hbcubuzz]

Morehouse student Timothy Tukes accompanied by friend, Kim, engage in a silent protest with a message that speaks volumes ! #ithappenedtous #morehouse http://ift.tt/1YaMtmc

[unlawfully]

Words can’t describe how incredibly proud I am of my school and all the students who stood in solidarity today

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”

University of Miami - 11/13/15 #WeStandWithMizzou #TheUStandsWithMizzou

[freekumdress]

[leobitch-deactivated20180907]

Please stop spreading misinformation about mizzou

Ask me anything you want to know, but please stop spreading those tweets.

The KKK sighting was never confirmed and has since been revoked. Police have not alerted anyone to the possible shooting at copper beach. Those professors are just a few in a sea of MANY understanding, careful and wonderful professors who either cancelled classes or understood that some students did not feel safe coming to class.

[stereoculturesociety]

CultureHISTORY: #ConcernedStudent1950 - The University of MIssouri Protests - November 2015 

There is something fucking incredible happening at #Mizzou. 

Sparked by a hunger strike by grad student Jonathan Butler (2nd photo), students, Mizzou Football players and coaches, and now ‪#‎Mizzou‬ faculty are protesting the inaction over racial incidents at the university post-‪#‎Ferguson‬. They are calling for the removal of the university president who many feel has not done enough to address the problems. (Note - Hashtag relates to the year that the first the black student attended Mizzou)

[87071]

#HomelessAtHoward hey please share this and help this man get his housing back. This is disgusting and as a student athlete I am unable to share this on my public social media. I’m trying to help in anyway.

[sluttyandweird]

What the hell, if there are universities that let rapists continue to live on-campus across the US and violent people that are allowed to attend classes, why is this guy getting kicked out of his place of residence for a minor infraction?

[4444555666777888999]

Everyone needs to share this, this is literally un fucking acceptable I’m sick of universities pulling this shit they are negligent and couldn’t give a shit about their students unless it’s to be up your ass about making payments. Give a shit about your students especially ones that are academically bright and are heavily involved in their community you should be begging to keep someone like this on campus

[transstudent]

“My Identity is not a costume. You think it’s harmless, but you’re not the target.”

[peachszn]

Black Students at D.C.'s American University Post Racist Social Media Messages on Campus to Draw Attention to Ongoing Campus Race Issues

Being a black student on a predominately white campus isn’t always an easy thing to be. Especially when some of your white classmates repeatedly post racist comments on a popular social media app used by college students. Such is the case at American University. Members of a student-led racial justice...

An article about my racist ass school

[micdotcom]

Ole Miss student senate votes to remove all Confederate flags from campus

University of Mississippi students just voted to remove the state’s Confederate-themed flag from campus. While the decision is ultimately up to the university, the school’s official statement is promising.

[whitetears365-deactivated202009]

Don’t coddle white people’s feeling about race. Don’t change your behavior to appease them, hoping that’ll accept you. Don’t degrade or mock your race so white people will like you. Don’t allow yourself to be their token friend. 

Children of color are not protected from racism, they aren’t given that privilege of being coddled. White people don’t need it either. White people won’t truly accept you the way you hope they will. They’ll tokenize and use you against other people of your race. 

[matthewdeclermont]

Filipino Authors You Need to Know

Every October, we celebrate Filipino American History Month. In honor of this wonderful month long celebration, here are some of the books written by Filipino authors. The majority of these titles is starring by Filipino characters as well. In addition to featuring our rich and magnificent culture, they also tackle the diaspora, otherization most of us experience on a daily basis. Please support them, so they could continue making a difference.

Candy Gourlay — Tall Story and Shine Visit her website, and follow her on twitter.

Randy Ribay — An Infinite Number of Parallel Universes Visit his website, and follow him on twitter.

Erin Entrada Kelly — Blackbird Fly and The Land of Forgotten Girls Visit her website, and follow her on twitter.

Rin Chupeco — The Girl from the Well and The Suffering (The Girl From the Well’s sequel) Visit her website, and follow her on twitter.

Melissa de la Cruz — Fresh Off the Boat and some of her notable series are Blue Bloods, The Beauchamp Family and The Ring and the Crown Visit her website, and follow her on twitter.

Stephanie Tromly — Trouble Is a Friend of Mine Follow her on twitter.

Kate Evangelista — No Love Allowed Visit her website Kate Evangelista and follow her on twitter Kate Evangelista.

Marivi Soliven — The Mango Bride Visit her website marivisoliven.com and follow her on twitter marivisoliven.

Tess Uriza Holthe — When the Elephants Dance Visit her website.

M. Evelina Galang — Angel de la Luna and the 5th Glorious Mystery Visit her website and follow her on twitter.