by Starlette Thomas | Sep 8, 2025 | Opinion
Stay woke. The axiom has recently come under scrutiny and been redefined by conservative politicians as a pejorative term. While now seemingly synonymous with attempts at diversity, equity and inclusion by their liberal colleagues, it is a maxim that dates to the 20th...
by Starlette Thomas | Sep 3, 2025 | News
The Raceless Gospel podcast offers listeners a respite. “Stay Woke?” is an inquiry for the sleepy-headed who are tired of the narrative of white-body supremacy and refuse to give it any more energy. It’s not a nudge to the groggy, but an expression of deep awareness....
by Starlette Thomas | Sep 2, 2025 | Opinion
What would it mean to be well-rested? To push back against “grind culture” and the crushing productivity of capitalism? Often associated with a particular time of the day, a certain room in the house and a specific article of furniture, rest needs to be reframed. ...
by Starlette Thomas | Dec 16, 2024 | Feature, Opinion
Walmart stores announced they are rolling back their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative (DEI) and will no longer use the term. In response, I rolled over in bed. “Rest is resistance,” I repeated after Tricia Hersey, the Nap Bishop. I hit the snooze button...
