Briana L. Urena-RaveloA brief note while in perpetual mourning in America:Note: Talk of the United States ahead·7 min read·May 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.10 min read·Jul 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…4 min read·Jan 18, 2021--1--1
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…8 min read·Apr 10, 2018--15--15
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…10 min read·Mar 6, 2018--3--3
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…10 min read·Dec 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 sake6 min read·Dec 13, 2017--1--1
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.2 min read·Dec 10, 2017--1--1
Briana L. Urena-RaveloThis bridge called my solidarity: The divide between Black women and Indigenous activismOn Thanksgiving last week, Colin Kaepernick joined Indigenous peoples celebrating the Indigenous Peoples’ Sunrise Gathering at Alcatraz to…9 min read·Nov 27, 2017----