THE FOLKLIFT INITIATIVE



Womanhood


Nikki Haley: The “Whitewashed” Brown Girl Final Boss

17-year-old journalist Huda reflects on the common process of 'whitewashing' as seen in Nikki Haley's public persona....

Inside a washing machine world, we tremble.

Indian high schooler Sophia Phaugat crafts a strong analogy between a washing machine and the female experience in India....

Feminists And Woke People, Where Are You Now?

16-year-old Huda Siraj writes about the double standard in society. White feminism, performative activism....


South Asian


Nikki Haley: The “Whitewashed” Brown Girl Final Boss

17-year-old journalist Huda reflects on the common process of 'whitewashing' as seen in Nikki Haley's public persona....

Inside a washing machine world, we tremble.

Indian high schooler Sophia Phaugat crafts a strong analogy between a washing machine and the female experience in India....


Gaza


Apex Predator

Calpoly SLO Freshman Sameeha Siraj reflects about her experiences with the local police, a response to a recent police brutality case acted on to Palestinian protesters....

I Don't Feel Forced To Post

High school Junior Huda Siraj addresses the performative activism in modern day involving the Palestinian Genocide, expressing dissent for 'bandwagons' and 'preformative activists'...

This Is Not War

Doctor and Poet Dr. Amrin Khalil channels her passion for poetry to her anger on the censorship and lack of morals rooted in Israeli authority and Zionism....