Allison is a Writer, Editor, and Unapologetic Black Scholar interested in shaking tables for all the right reasons.
Who am I? Writer, editor, unapologetic black scholar, Ph.D. student, sister, a friend, a daughter, a loving auntie, a girlfriend, a step-mom, a dancer, a clarinet player, a poet, a song writer, a fisher, a sailer, a descendant of chattel slavery, a voter, a lover of history & of beignets, clear skies, and dry eyes
Who am I? Writer, editor, unapologetic black scholar, Ph.D. student, sister, a friend, a daughter, a loving auntie, a girlfriend, a step-mom, a dancer, a clarinet player, a poet, a song writer, a fisher, a sailer, a descendant of chattel slavery, a voter, a lover of history & of beignets, clear skies, and dry eyes
If you’ve stumbled across this page because you want to learn more about Allison The Daily Writer, you’ve come to the right place.
My name is Allison, and I’m from New Orleans, Louisiana, right near the mouth of the Mississippi River. Writing is both my passion and the career I’ve chosen for myself. I may not publish every day, but I write every day. The essays I write are designed to critique societal norms.
As I warned, I am the type of writer who shakes tables, but I feel that I’m doing that for all the right reasons: to foster positive social change through honest conversations about power, privilege, various forms of discrimination, and access to opportunities. The writing topics that appear the most in my writing are black history, race & racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, and experiences of marginalized groups.
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Want to learn more about my writing and organizational efforts?
I consider myself an essayist who writes as an activist-scholar. So far, I have published over 700+ essays. Don’t worry; one day, I will include my best ones in a book to make it easy to read. Until then, you can feel free to check out my published articles and consider signing up for a once-a-month newsletter highlighting a few noteworthy stories. If you enjoy reading my work but cannot afford a membership, feel free to email me and request a friend link for any of the articles I’ve written. Let me know the title, and I will send you an email giving you access. Teachers may use my essays for educational purposes in their classroom; however, if you intend to reprint multiple copies, I prefer that you notify me.
A few years ago, I created a digital publication called Cultured. As Editor in Chief, I curate stories written by social justice activists. We aim to redefine culture through writing. Together, we've challenged the status quo using journalistic and personal-driven essays. Drop in, and you can also read some expressive poems as well. We have some amazing writers, but we’re continuing to build our writing team. Cultured is always looking for new writers with original stories to tell. Our writers can make money through the Medium Partner Program.
I co-founded a collective called Writers and Editors of Color. This organization is something that I’m very proud of because of the way it connects people from all walks of life. Our goal in starting WEOC was to ensure Black writers and writers of color have safe spaces to work together and discuss their experiences and challenges. Every Sunday, we host a space on Twitter Spaces (*yes, we’re still calling it Twitter) at 12 PM EST. We share our work, poetry, and prose, and the work of others.
As an Activist, I engage in dialogues geared at bringing people together. Only by understanding the things that divide us can we come together in a meaningful way. Politically speaking, I consider myself a pragmatic progressive, someone who votes but isn’t always satisfied with the options available.
As a freelance writer, I provide some writing and editorial services. However, at this point in my career, I would prefer receiving pitches regarding the topics I typically write about. As I noted before, writing is both a passion for me and a career, and it is difficult to dedicate substantial time to focusing on topics that are not of interest.
I look forward to hearing from you. Let's keep in touch🌷
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In asking what people would like to know about black history, I'm hoping more people feel inspired to share black history and to be the change they hope to see⚡️
Given the history of its creation, the Electoral College was a pro-slavery instrument from day one
Given the history of its creation, the Electoral College was a pro-slavery instrument from day one
“When slavery was abolished, the country failed to eliminate the Electoral College, despite this system being created to keep disproportionate power in the hands of White Southerners. Racism is baked in, so we must bake an entirely new pie if we're looking for a different outcome.”
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Here's Why Some White People Love the Myth of Meritocracy
“Once you realize that racism hinders equality, the myth of meritocracy is left bare and exposed, like an emperor who wasn’t wearing any clothes.”
While American students often hear about the horrors of the Holocaust and the brutality of Hitler’s Nazi regime, they are unlikely to learn how American policies, the systematic oppression of Indigenous and Black people, inspired their cruelty.
While American students often hear about the horrors of the Holocaust and the brutality of Hitler’s Nazi regime, they are unlikely to learn how American policies, the systematic oppression of Indigenous and Black people, inspired their cruelty.
Why Even Nazis Felt America’s One-Drop Rule Was Too Harsh
“Many would be shocked to learn that German Nazis considered America’s “one-drop” rule a step too far because we’re fed the myth that Americans are the good guys in every conflict, ignoring the role the nation has played in fostering inequities, not just within its borders, but throughout the international community.”
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Writers and Editors of Color
Cultured Magazine
Justice Can’t Wait