Psyched Out
It was his first day at the office. He could feel his contagious apprehension welling in his throat with every moistening swallow. Within every ounce of his 6ft plus frame, visions of success or failure seemed to rest upon the needlepoint … Continue reading Psyched Out
Stolen Labor, Stolen Land: Reflecting on America’s Foundation and Immigration.
The discussion surrounding immigration often evokes a myriad of opinions, yet for many Native Americans, the debate is particularly poignant. The crux of the issue lies in the paradox of discrimination against immigrants in a nation primarily built by immigrants, save for … Continue reading Stolen Labor, Stolen Land: Reflecting on America’s Foundation and Immigration.
“DEI HIRE”
The degree to which the general population supports an idea such as white supremacy dictates the degree to which it is practically and legally rejected or protected. Continue reading “DEI HIRE”
Microaggressions in the New Millennia
An Updated Definition of MicroAggressions and Discrimination for 2025 Microaggressions evolved Understanding Microaggressions Since its inception, the concept of microaggressions has evolved significantly. First coined by a Harvard professor in the 1970s it is critically important to redefine microaggressions and refocus … Continue reading Microaggressions in the New Millennia
What to America is the 2024 Election?
In 1852, Frederick Douglass, a formerly enslaved man who had risen to prominence as a powerful orator and advocate for abolition, delivered one of the most searing indictments of American society in his speech, “What to the Slave Is Your … Continue reading What to America is the 2024 Election?
Racial Microaggressions
Racial microaggressions are stereotypes about a specific race of individuals. Gestures about these particular groups can be intentional, while other times they are not. Among each ethnic group, African Americans are most often faced with racial microaggressions (American Psychological Association, … Continue reading Racial Microaggressions
The August Theme: By A Thousand Cuts: Microaggressions, The Psychological Warfare of Systemic Racism
As we approach the Dog Days of August, Three-Fifths Magazine asks these critical questions about one quite ambiguous phenomenon that has dogged marginalized communities of color by uniquely employing the psychological warfare of Microaggressions. What are Microaggressions? Who do they affect? Have you … Continue reading The August Theme: By A Thousand Cuts: Microaggressions, The Psychological Warfare of Systemic Racism
“But that wasn’t my intention#!”
I am far from an expert on racial microaggressions; however, as a white woman, I’ve had experience as the aggressor. I’ve also heard the stories of BIPOC, who’ve generously shared their experiences of the pain, harm, and disrespect of microaggressions … Continue reading “But that wasn’t my intention#!”
Marcus Garvey on Microaggressions
Marcus the Macro Man Ok, so Marcus Garvey didn’t have microaggressions in his vocabulary. Nobody did back then. Furthermore, macro was Garvey’s thing, not micro. Garvey didn’t do anything on a small scale. Garvey believed in BIGness: he BIGGED himself … Continue reading Marcus Garvey on Microaggressions
Three-Fifths 