Aaliyah C. Daniels, Author at The Kenyon Collegian

Section: Opinion

The dangers of hypersexualizing the Black female body

According to the male gaze, the ideal woman is lascivious by nature, curvaceous by figure, busty, alluring yet detached, seductive yet professional. This… Read More

by Aaliyah C. Daniels
April 22, 2021
Section: Opinion

Friendships don’t always last forever. And that’s okay.

I have heard my entire life that people are in your life for a “reason, a season or a lifetime.” However, I’ve noticed… Read More

by Aaliyah C. Daniels
April 8, 2021
Section: Opinion

Don’t make a martyr of me: the nuances of Black commodification

I always tell anyone who will listen that if I die at the hands of the police to not make me a martyr. Read More

by Aaliyah C. Daniels
March 18, 2021
Section: Opinion

In order to move forward, America must first apologize for slavery

As Black History Month winds down, I would like to illuminate one of the most pressing questions in race politics: Why is slavery… Read More

by Aaliyah C. Daniels
February 25, 2021
Section: Opinion

Biden’s inauguration is not proof that systemic change is on its way

Presidential inaugurations are always major productions, and this year was no exception. This event was touted as a symbol of success and diversity;… Read More

by Aaliyah C. Daniels
February 11, 2021
Section: Opinion

We are far from a post-racist society

The death of Quawan “Bobby” Charles, a 15-year-old Black boy from Louisiana, is being compared to the lynching of Emmett Till by… Read More

by Aaliyah C. Daniels
November 19, 2020
Section: Opinion

In wake of election results, Kenyon needs to protect students of color

Regardless of who wins the election, there could be anger and violence as a result. Along these lines, people have warned on Instagram… Read More

by Aaliyah C. Daniels
November 5, 2020
Section: Opinion

The problem with fake allyship

In an attempt to bring awareness to the Breonna Taylor case, actress Lili Reinhart posted a picture of herself with the caption “Now… Read More

by Aaliyah C. Daniels
October 23, 2020