Posts by Ashleigh Shackelford
6 ‘Anti-Racist’ Buzzwords That Don’t Actually Change White Supremacy
“We all deserve equal rights!” These words help white people feel comfortable with change – but this shows how they normalize white supremacy more than they challenge it.
Read MoreWhy I’m Non-Binary, But Don’t Use ‘They/Them’ Pronouns
Are they/them pronouns really “gender neutral” for someone who’s always been read as a fat, Black woman? These are important layers for the conversation on gender identity.
Read MoreDating While Fat: 5 Questions I Ask Before Committing to a Partner
Being fetishized and shamed as a fat, Black, queer woman is so common that this author has come up with five essential questions about dating partners. Here’s an empowering take on what it means for her to be valued in a relationship.
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