James Patterson, the world’s bestselling author of the past ten years, has faced considerable backlash since claiming in The Sunday Times that white men, especially older ones, have a harder time finding writing jobs than most. In last Sunday’s interview, the “Alex Cross” author went so far as to cite “racism” as the source of …
Throughout the history of America, few things have been defended as ardently as the gun. Just like justice, tranquility, liberty, and the many other promises of the Constitution, it has enjoyed an almost mythological status from the nation’s outset, exuding the same power and influence as the unalienable rights that it’s meant to protect. Judging …
Oh, the glory of the 20s! A time for new beginnings and endeavors as one throws down the shackles of “teendom” and relishes in the freedom of young adulthood. For many, your 20s are a time to lay a great foundation for the future. A time to find entry-level positions in the career of your …
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Allow me to state the obvious and begin by noting that I’m not a psychic. I’m neither a medium nor a genius, nor do I possess any kind of special knack for prediction. I am, however, an American. I was born in America, I live in America, and I’ve never lived anywhere but America. That …
Acknowledging the Mental Health Traumas Our Mothers Passed Down May was Mental Health Awareness month and Mother’s Day was on May 8th – two differing themes, yet if you think about it, so tightly knit together. Mental Health is a subject all too often ignored by the African American community, and your Mother is one of …
Lori Harvey’s Body Should Not Be the Goal Amongst the Lizzos and iconic images of the Precious Lees of the world, it is easy to say that body acceptance and positivity are here to stay. We are beyond trying to fit our bodies into the tight squeezes of size 2s and unreachable standards of western …
Considering the United States’ racist history, it is quite shocking how much American audiences enjoy media that serves as a metaphor for racism. There are countless examples of media that have this as its central theme. This includes huge franchises such as “X-Men” and less popular media like the Netflix film “Bright.” Metaphors for racism …
It was spring break. The normal northern weather of chilly Massachusetts was starting to shed its winter layers and adorn its flip flops and shorts. I had been staying on my university campus as any typical freshman would, hopping from one friend’s dorm to another, making memories that you remember forever. Amidst the parties, late …
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Transitioning, Hormones and Discovering My Trans Identity You know that moment in the coming of age movie where the girl embraces her features? Where the slightly crooked nature of her smile brings her laughter? Where she no longer finds her curves something worthy to be hidden but rather something to show off? When she in …
Take a look at any coin. You will see that it has two different and usually opposing sides. These sides are known as the obverse and reverse. More commonly, people refer to them as the head and the tail. They are two sides of one coin. A new type of coin, cryptocurrency, continues to emerge. …
