One year after Donald Trump lost his bid for reelection, I found myself wondering why the America he left us felt so divided. Why it felt especially divided. Though it’s simple enough to see that he broadened our divisions, his divisiveness wasn’t necessarily groundbreaking in itself. Prior to Trump, the country certainly had no shortage […]
Controversy has swept the nation for the last six months. Mass shootings continue to plague America as we witness the horrific deaths of customers at grocery stores, children in schools, and parade participants. Despite an outcry for gun control and reform, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of all citizens’ right to own firearms. In
Advice to Non-Queer Parents from a Queer Kid There is no guide to raising kids. As many books as we might read or research we might do, truly no parent or parent-to-be knows what they’re doing. Parenting serves as the ultimate form of trial and error, where the pressure is higher, the stakes are greater
The recent shootings happening all around the country are leaving people scratching their heads, wondering what to do next. Not only are people trying to figure out how to cope with this reality, but also figure out the best solutions. The implementation of gun control laws has been a great debate for some time now.
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A Guide to Shining Bright Even When the Fuel is Low New Year’s goals are all pretty glitz and glam. They come with the best of intentions and all of the hope and aspiration one can muster. They fuel us to take on extra projects, to work extra hours, to rise early for a new
With the end of LGBTQ+ Pride month, and companies and brands strip their logos and marketing of rainbow flags, the Starz hit drama series “P-Valley” continues on to create representation and reflection for the LGBTQ+ community with its newest season. The series follows the story of The Pynk, a fictional strip club in Chucalissa, Mississippi,
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Languishing Toward Our Next Victory At 4:17 a.m. I sit awake tapping away on my laptop, occasionally glancing up at a documentary I found about millennials who did whatever it took, no matter how illegal, to gain fame and power. I began to reflect on what it takes for millennials to make it in this
One year ago, I and three hundred thirty million Americans experienced the first ever federally recognized Juneteenth. Regular readers might remember that mine began less than exceptionally. When I heard two days prior that Juneteenth had been declared a federal holiday, all I could think about was how little of an impact that news would
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While Pride celebrations are coming to an end, the LGBTQ+ community, its joy, and stories are still living on; off the streets, and on our screens. From previous hit series like “Noah’s Arc” to new innovations like “Euphoria” and Netflix’s “First Kill,” LGBTQ+ stories are taking center stage and providing a reflection of queer stories
Honestly, I don’t have the best relationship with my father at this point in my life, so even writing this is hard, to say the least. Still, throughout writing these articles, getting more personal about what I decide to share has made me realize how important it is to express and dissect the raw truth.
