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Talynn Kel

Posted on April 15, 2019 April 15, 2019

White People, You Have A Lying Problem

Talynn Kel
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Talynn Kel
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Tagged
history, lies, racism, white supremacy, white-privilege

If there is one thing white people have taught me, it’s that you cannot stand the truth in any of its forms. Read more

Posted on June 23, 2018 July 11, 2018

White People, You Ain’t Shit…

Talynn Kel
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Talynn Kel
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Society+Politics
Tagged
racism, white people, white supremacy

You know you ain’t shit, right? Read more

Posted on February 16, 2018 September 19, 2018

An American Monster In Wakanda: Why I Would Be Erik Killmonger

Talynn Kel
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Talynn Kel
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Arts+Creators, Society+Politics
Tagged
arts-creators, black panther, marvel, movies, Oppression

Black Panther’s villain isn’t my villain at all. He’s my hero. Read more

Posted on February 5, 2018 December 11, 2018

When Protecting Yourself From Racism Is The Selfish Choice

Talynn Kel
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Talynn Kel
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Society+Politics
Tagged
essay, family, racism, white supremacy

I’m choosing not to visit my racist mother-in-law in the hospital — because I have a right to not sacrifice my own well-being. Read more

Posted on December 13, 2017 October 9, 2018

When White People Need Us To Save Them From Themselves

Talynn Kel
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Talynn Kel
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black-voters, doug-jones, racism, roy-moore, society-politics

In the aftermath of Doug Jones’ victory over Roy Moore, we must watch as white supremacy skews the narrative to minimize the impact of Black women. Read more

Posted on December 8, 2017 October 9, 2018

Your Fandom Is Racist And So Are You

Talynn Kel
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Talynn Kel
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arts-creators, comic-con, comics, fandom, racism

Cosplay is rooted in racist intellectual properties — and fans do everything they can to uphold this racism. Read more

Posted on February 1, 2017 September 26, 2018

The World Of Cosplay Is Filled With Black Joy

Talynn Kel
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Talynn Kel
Posted in
Arts+Creators
Tagged
28daysofcosplay, arts-creators, Blackness, comics, cosplay

We’ve been told this hobby is a waste of time — but we see, feel, and live the difference it’s made in our lives. Read more

Posted on January 16, 2017 August 24, 2018

I Promised My White Husband The Space To Fuck Up On Racism — And It Hurts Like Hell

Talynn Kel
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Talynn Kel
Posted in
Lust+Liaisons
Tagged
marriage, racism, relationships

I thought we were past this bullshit where we gave any legitimacy to the “other side” — the side that doesn’t respect my humanity. Read more

Posted on December 6, 2016 October 9, 2018

Becoming An Agent Of Whiteness

Talynn Kel
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Talynn Kel
Posted in
Society+Politics
Tagged
blacklivesmatter, racism, white supremacy, white-privilege

You are taught to hate yourself before you know what hate is. Read more

Posted on October 24, 2016 February 3, 2019

Blackface Isn’t A Compliment

Talynn Kel
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Talynn Kel
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Society+Politics
Tagged
blackface, cosplay, halloween, racism

Culture isn’t a costume and blackface isn’t okay. Read more

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