Cecily Alexandria

In my experience, social media helps keep me connected to my communities, but social media itself is not my community.

Knowing the history of voting rights for black people and and women, and voter suppression currently in effect around the country, motivates me to still push some buttons.

I just returned home from my godfather’s funeral. It is still unbelievable to me. The man was 90 years old, so it’s in some w ...

It’s that time of year again, Black History Month, the month that brings attention to the American history that doesn’t get much “a ...

When I was growing up, my grandmother would always bring one dish to Christmas and Thanksgiving. Grandmom made the best baked macaroni an ...

I remembered all the things I had on under my dress. I had all of the shape-wear on. All of it. I left the restroom and said to my brother, "We have to go now."

Two years ago, I decided to participate in a summer musical theater camp. Here's the thing: I don't sing. I don't act. I don't dance. It was a challenge.

The week that Alton Sterling and Philando Castile were shot down was one of the most emotionally draining weeks for me, my black communit ...