Why I Love DAME Magazine
I feel fortunate to work at a publication that reports the truth, supports its staff, and amplifies marginalized voices.
Monique Judge
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Monique Judge is a storyteller, content creator and writer living in Los Angeles. She is a word nerd who is a fan of the Oxford comma, spends way too much time on Twitter, and has more graphic t-shirts than you. Follow her on Twitter @thejournalista or check her out at moniquejudge.com
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What Really Happened in Uvalde?
Nearly three weeks after the shooting massacre at a Texas elementary school, we still have way more questions than answers, and law enforcement is not helping with any of it.
U.S. Journalism is a Hellscape Right Now
Welcome to Judging the News, where DAME's senior editor, Monique Judge, will dissect the headlines, call out the b.s. and point you in the direction of truth.
Professionalism Is a Racist Construct
The entire concept of professionalism is mostly used to police the behavior and appearance of Black people in the workplace.
It Is Absolutely Exhausting Being Black in America
With the amount of daily microaggressions we deal with alone, navigating life as a Black person in the U.S. is like navigating a minefield.
White Vigilantism Is American History
Since this country’s founding, white people have taken the law—that they created—into their own hands to terrorize and brutalize Black people.
Why Can’t We Just Enjoy Black History Month?
We never seem to be able to get through Black History Month without some white person somewhere showing out. This needs to stop.
It’s Time to Wake Up, America!
Saving the American experiment is possible. But we’re so worn down by everything that it feels unattainable.