reclamation magazine

The True State of Australian Racism

By: Mediatrice Dusabe April 7, 2019April 7, 2019

OPINION, POLITICSaustralia, racism in australiaLeave a Comment

I was sitting on the train recently when a group of young high school students boarded the train. Among them was a tall boy with curly bleach blond hair and skin fairer than snow. As I was admiring the curls on the young boy’s head and wishing my 4C hair would be as receptive to…

Searching For Meaning

By: Samia Majid April 5, 2019April 5, 2019

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I was a self-absorbed child. Grasping for the steering wheel to follow my own route, disregarding others’ inclinations. The need to exert control over all aspects of my life was dizzying, and losing the reign was not an option. How could people treat themselves so lightly whilst doom mounted inside of me? I had always expected…

The Monologue of a Young Indian Man Struggling with Mental Health: Prologue

By: Mohammed Arai April 4, 2019April 4, 2019

HEALTH & WELLNESS, MENTAL HEALTHmental health, mental health stigma, monologue of a young indian man struggling with mental health, south asian mental health1 Comment

The Monologue of a Young Indian Man Struggling with Mental Health Issues is a fictional story of Daniyal: a 20-year-old young Indian man struggling with mental health, OCD in particular. Written by Mohammed Arai, this story is narrated in different parts, with each part focusing on various aspects of Daniyal’s life. The author, through…

Dear Me: A Journey To Embracing My Natural Hair

By: Jacia Gibson April 3, 2019

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Dear Jacia (Age 15-17), During your matriculation in college at Clark Atlanta University, you will understand the enriching dynamics of your natural hair and how negative stereotypes will change to positive ones. The beauty, manageability, and biology of your hair will take a front seat to become your confidence. Your natural hair journey will not…

I Finally Decided To Walk In My Purpose

By: Chi Ilochi March 30, 2019March 31, 2019

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For so many years I’ve used the excuse, “I hate being the center of attention.” I never looked at it for what it really was: an excuse. I just saw it as my truth. And the truth being, I didn’t like being the center of attention. I preferred being low key, and behind the scenes.…

New Zealand Terrorist Attacks: The Fight Against Double Standards

By: Na'ilah Williams March 26, 2019May 17, 2019

OPINION, POLITICS, RELIGIONnew zealandLeave a Comment

On March 15th, I went to sleep heartbroken because of the news of a terrorist attack against Muslims in New Zealand. I had opened Twitter directly after my sister went to bed and my heart stopped. I couldn’t stop crying. I was in pain, and angry. I felt like I couldn’t breathe. And as I…

A Closer Look: The Aces

By: Queen Payne March 9, 2019March 9, 2019

ENTERTAINMENT, THE ARTSalt pop, alternative, indie pop, music, new wave, red bull records, the acesLeave a Comment

After meeting and seeing these ladies live and in action, The Aces are definitely something to take a closer look at.

Do What’s Best For YOU

By: Livanya Gramoney March 8, 2019

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This past year has been the most turbulent year I have ever experienced. It was genuinely chaos and messiness, everywhere. Everything that I intended for my life has gone out the window — I changed university courses, I took a minimum wage job and then resigned after a few months, but most of all, I’ve…

I’m Changing.

By: Chi Ilochi March 1, 2019March 8, 2019

HEALTH & WELLNESS, LIFE, MENTAL HEALTHLeave a Comment

Spiritually. Emotionally. Physically. Life has been very interesting these days. I find myself in the midst of myself. I didn’t know it was possible to get deeper in tune with myself, but here I am. It has been quite an interesting experience for me. I find myself not how I once was. And I can…