Do We Truly Understand What Intersectionality Is?

Lately, there has a been a great deal of discussions occurring around the topic of cultural relevance, cultural pedagogy, intersectionality, BIPOC, cultural fluency, cultural disparities, and equality. The last 20 months has exposed a great of alarming truths about our nation and how individuals of various backgrounds and races are treated. It has been tough digesting these discussions and being exposed to the unfortunate experiences of others which often lead to people of color being killed.

In an effort to keep an open mind while validating this harsh realties, I have devoted a great amount of time to being a part of many conversations taking place at the collegiate level. I    am also currently enrolled in a 5-week course which focuses on Culturally and Responsive Anti-racism Equity; building on social justice, advocacy, inclusion and diversity, as well as connection and belonging related to students.

I came across a very powerful video in completing my assignments and wanted to share it with you all. This video left a feeling of "I need to do better; I need to be more aware".

I'm going to share some names with you now and I    want you to ask yourself if these names mean something to you:

Aiyanna Stanley Jones

Alberta Spruill

Alesia Thomas

Aura Rosser

Danette Daniels

Duanna Johnson

Eleanor Bumbers

Frankie Ann Perkins

Gabriela Nevarez

Gianna McMillen

India Beaty

India Kager

Janisha Fonville

Jessica Williams

Joyce Curnell

Kathryn Johnston

Kayla Moore

Kendra James

Kisha Michael

Kyam Livingston

LaTanya Haggerty

Malissa Williams

Margaret LaVerne Mitchell

Margaret Mitchell

Meagan Hockaday

Michelle Cuisseaux

Miriam Carey

Mya Hall

Natasha McKenna

Nizah Morris

Pearlie Golden 

Ralkina Jones

Rekia Boyd

Redel Jones

Shantel Davis

Sharmel Edwards

Shelly Frey

Sheneque Proctor

Shereese Francis

Sonja Taylor

Symone Marshall

Tanisha Anderson

Tarika Wilson

Tyisha Miller

Yvette Smith

If these names are not familiar to you, do not feel alone;  I had no idea who these people were either. To be more specific, I had no idea who these women were and how much they had in common with one another.

Pease, watch this video.

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