Jared GilesWhy I Mastered Code-SwitchingAnd my commitment to stop trying to fit in·5 min read·Nov 30, 2020--1--1
Jared GilesinAn Injustice!I Am Tired of Being the Black Best FriendPopular media must elevate Black stories instead of perpetuating racist stereotypes·4 min read·Nov 24, 2020----
Jared GilesAs We Approach Election Day, Lead with a Love EthicIt is time to integrate love and empathy back into our daily lives.·3 min read·Nov 2, 2020----
Jared GilesinAn Injustice!We Can’t Afford to Give Up on GovernmentGovernment touches every piece of our lives. Now we have to show up to change the people who run it·5 min read·Oct 26, 2020--1--1
Jared GilesinAn Injustice!A Lesson on Fear and Resistance from Black SuperheroesWhen facing insurmountable obstacles, we must continue to stand up for the world the way it should be.·6 min read·Sep 26, 2020--1--1
Jared GilesTo Our King: May You Rest in PowerYour strength will carry on through all whom you inspired.·3 min read·Sep 1, 2020----
Jared GilesRacism is an American Tradition We Must Actively Fight AgainstOn the day following the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, the day celebrated as the official end of slavery, White nationalists will rally…8 min read·Jun 15, 2020----
Jared GilesIn response to “The Look” by P&GIn “Get Out”, guests ogled at Chris’ body, eye, and skin. Earlier this year, Jessica Richardson described it as ‘heat’:2 min read·Jul 17, 2019----
Jared GilesA New Precedent: Moving Forward After Brett KavanaughWhen I watched Hannah Gadsby’s Netflix special Nanette, I couldn’t help but relate her words to the ongoing Senate confirmation battle over…5 min read·Sep 24, 2018----
Jared GilesThe Tragedy of Cornell StokesMichael Brown, Tamir Rice, Freddie Grey, Walter Scott, Philando Castile, Sandra Bland, Alton Sterling, Eric Garner. These are only a few of…7 min read·Jan 16, 2017----