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Mosaic Woman — A Black woman’s silhouette composed of many irregular pieces representing work, education, motherhood, hardship, community and aspiration.
Best of the Storytelling Contest

Necessary Demographic

I’ve recently realized, and it’s kind of scary but I am a demographic that is necessary I am from a class that’s often just a face in the crowd But my presence means something and I’m shouting it out loud
October 6, 2026
Dorette Chapman
Dorette Chapman
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The Visitor

April 25, 2023
Sonia Targ
Sorry, you can’t hang your hat here. So please, hold on to your headwear.
Student Life
Hands holding

Grief

April 18, 2023
Manuella Djomaleu
I stumble into the room, fumbling over sensible greetings
Student Life
Man overlooking San Francisco.

Everything I Ever Hoped For

April 11, 2023
Olasina Awe
Dreams turned to memories; Golden, like pictures in the ocean sunset; It was everything I ever hoped for
Student Life
Tinder phone screen

Tinderdating

April 11, 2023
Eszter Kish
Swipe, swipe, left-right, swipe, This one, that one, they’re all hype.
Student Life
Sunset over field

Heavens on Sunday March

April 4, 2023
Camille Moore
White concrete poured poorly, The edges pink and undercooked.
Arts & Culture
Heart breaking illustration.

Summer & Winter

April 4, 2023
Olasina Awe
She was right. I don’t know what love is I’ve seen it, and received it, but never given it Or...
Arts & Culture
Women banging tin in protest.

Listen

March 28, 2023
Nina Escueta
Listen to the rhythm of the Bang bang bang, To the sounds and the dance of this Din
Social Justice
Black dog on salty ground.

The Salton Sea

March 21, 2023
Victoria Turner
You probably haven't heard of it, but the Salton Sea is the largest lake in California as seen from above...
Toys doctor and patient

First patient

March 21, 2023
Shyam Patel
Shelter clinic opens every Thursday at six, First time seeing a “real” patient, I’m waiting at the door.
Student Life
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