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Vol. 3 Issue 1 Out Now


The ‘In the Heights’ controversy is more than skin deep
Viewers have described the film’s lack of Black leads as proof of Afro-Latine erasure. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures Throughout his...
Charde Goins
Sep 30, 20214 min read


The Complexion Chronicles: “Destiny”
Photo by Lucas Alves “The best of both worlds”. That’s a compliment that I receive with ease As I bleed red But all they see is my skin...
Charde Goins
Jun 3, 20212 min read


The Complexion Chronicles: “Nayshawn”
Photo by Mwabonje All jokes aside You harm me The stares are my judge and jury The executioners made a “mistake” Am I cursed? My melanin...
Charde Goins
Jun 3, 20211 min read


The Complexion Chronicles: “Aja”
4TH FINGERSTUDIOS To the root The drip of the fruit How does the burning cream flow more than the water? The burning and yearning it...
Charde Goins
Jun 3, 20211 min read
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