Conflicting Emotions: Experiences of BIPOC at PWIs

Series Overview and Call for Submissions

Edited by Fikiswa Tsabedze and Tamar Cato

Quite often, Black, Brown, and People of Color (BIPOC) have their stories narrated through a white lens, where stories of pain, suffering, and lack of autonomy are portrayed. These strip BIPOC - systematically oppressed people - of their voice and ability to share their own perspectives. To empower subjugated people, they must tell their own stories.

Weave News seeks submissions on the experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in predominantly white institutions (PWIs). These institutions include but are not limited to: education, workforce, healthcare, and justice and law.

Our series on Conflicting Emotions: Experiences of BIPOC at PWIs publishes a variety of perspectives on the day-to-day experiences of BIPOC individuals within a context of predominantly white systems.

The goal of this series is to depict our stories, real and raw, but also celebrate our triumphs and joys. It aims to highlight the juxtaposition of the experiences of non-white individuals in contexts where there is a white majority - whether in numbers or in terms of the power that is occupied by white people. It offers an analysis of the effects of white supremacy on groups of people that are viewed as ‘the other’.

The series intends to give BIPOC an outlet where they can share their stories about their experiences in PWIs, interactions they have had, situations that have led to deeper growth and understanding of themselves, or situations that have deeply shaken their identity.

If you would like to share your story as a BIPOC person in a PWI, scroll down to the submission form. Submit a short synopsis of your piece and we will get in touch with you.