Sierra Lyons

The image features an individual standing in front of a backdrop with repeated "BAFTA" logos. They have an expression of seriousness. Text on the image includes, "'What made the situation worse was the throw away apology.' 'Sinners' production designer Hannah Beachler condemned BAFTA's apology after a racial slur outburst from a Tourette syndrome activist.

The BBC has since issued an apology for not cutting out the racial slur and will reportedly edit it out for the version on iPlayer, the BBC’s streaming service. https://bit.ly/4qQdqhq

thought it was timely to share this story again I wrote last year considering *gestures wildly* girlsunited.essence.com/feedback/new...

I'm looking to profile one student who has been impacted by their school rolling back DEI policies. It can be a student of color whose school curriculum has changed or someone concerned about increased racial hostility at their school, etc.

If that's you or someone you know please DM me!

When Pensacola was a haven for Black music on the Chitlin’ Circuit – Scalawag The Chitlin’ Circuit was a network of performance venues that were safe for Black music during the mid-20th century.

Despite being from Pensacola, I was unaware that it was part of the Chitlin’ Circuit, in the mid-20th century. The night clubs and record store in the Belmont-Devilliers neighborhood allowed Black music to thrive. My latest for @scalawagmagazine.bsky.social scalawagmagazine.org/2025/04/when...

Faith leaders in ‘sanctuary cities’ safeguard against ICE arrests Trump revoked a 2011 policy that limited where immigration authorities could make arrests, making schools and houses of worship vulnerable

Religious leaders fight back after Trump allows ICE arrests in houses of worship & other ‘sensitive locations,’ @sierra298.bsky.social reports. Trump revoked a 2011 policy that limited where U.S. immigration enforcement officials could make arrests; some churches have already been raided.

Why Black Women Are Doing Away With Elaborate TikTok Hair Routines Many Black women saw an influx of product-heavy and lengthy hair routines on their FYPs. But going to basics is sometimes best.

For these Black women doing away with elaborate TikTok hair routines, the saying “less is more” rings true! My first for @popsugar.com www.popsugar.com/beauty/natur...

‘God Is Still On the Throne’ And Other Post-Election Platitudes Experts say spiritually bypassing distressing politics misunderstands psychology and theology.

As Inauguration Day nears, many are wrestling with what the next 4 years holds. My latest for @sojourners dives into why we shouldn’t spiritually bypass political grief with empty platitudes like “God is still on the throne” sojo.net/articles/new...

After the Election, How Are Organizers Resisting Christian Nationalism? “We need to learn from past resistance movements and Christian resistance movements against fascism,” Rev. Nathan Empsall told Sojourners.

“I think we’ve got to face the hard facts that white supremacy has lived quite comfortably within Christianity for most of our country’s history,” Robert P. Jones told me. My full story on how organizers will continue to resist Christian nationalism under another Trump term: sojo.net/articles/new...