Briana L. Urena-RaveloWelcome To My Girlblog (I’m on Substack now)A quick introductory summary of sorts of everything you’re in for on my Substack. Another voice calling out at the end of the world as we…Jun 7Jun 7
Briana L. Urena-RaveloA brief note while in perpetual mourning in America:Note: Talk of the United States aheadMay 25, 2022May 25, 2022
Briana L. Urena-RaveloThis Is What The Memory of American Democracy Looks LikeTo save the world, we must be rid of the tyranny of our romantic recollections of American democracy.Jul 4, 2021Jul 4, 2021
Briana L. Urena-RaveloOnly the fires of our revolutionary love can drive the cooling hate of oppressionToday is MLK Jr. day, and it is likely by now you have already seen these words of his in emails and across your social media feed at least…Jan 18, 20211Jan 18, 20211
Briana L. Urena-Ravelo“In the darkness men leave behind the women and emerge in the light clean and free”Having finished reading Junot Diaz’s piece about his rape as a child and the years of sexual, romantic and relationship trauma and toxic…Apr 10, 201815Apr 10, 201815
Briana L. Urena-RaveloinculturedGRWho are the stories for: De-centering the white gaze in conversations about art and raceThough a more intentional attempt, including only featuring voices of color, the recent panel conversation “Who Tells the Story” was still…Mar 6, 20183Mar 6, 20183
Briana L. Urena-RaveloThe ever-slamming waves of HallyuThe industry takes a toll on everything and everyone-idols, fans, and surrounding communities-except industry wallets. When will enough be…Dec 22, 2017Dec 22, 2017
Briana L. Urena-RaveloResisting the political Mammy narrativeQuit making everything we do about yourself for once and uplift Black women for Black women’s sakeDec 13, 2017Dec 13, 2017
Briana L. Urena-RaveloI’d like it, for once, if a man wanted to be with me, for him to consider what elements he thinks…Like he’s checking my back for strength. Like he’s searching for a mother.Dec 10, 20171Dec 10, 20171