Looking out like a sentinel over the interior of Brightwood Park’s HR Records is a complex and imposing mammoth of an art piece. Composed of acrylic, collaged images, found objects, polyurethane, vinyl, and cassette tapes, “33 and a Third of Soul” by local artist Ellington Robinson is as busy as it is meaningful. Naturally, the …
Healthy living and healthy eating have always been trending topics in society. Despite this, eating what “tastes good” and doing what “feels good” have still been hard habits for many to break. According to a 2020 Center for American Progress, report, 13.8 percent of African Americans reported having fair or poor health compared with 8.3 …
Let’s get lost in thought. Your job is hosting a black-tie gala at an exclusive hotel. Celebrating the company’s successes with the coworkers that feels the most like family is highly important to you. Still, heavy reliance on a beauty troupe to make you feel the most beautiful you’ve ever been is just as vital. …
Dr. Sally Ride’s Journey to Space and the Rise of Women in Exploration In a world where breaking barriers and shattering glass ceilings has become the norm, it’s essential to reflect on the trailblazers who paved the way for the remarkable progress we see today. On June 18, 1983, Dr. Sally Ride, a brilliant physicist …
I found myself deadlocked in a phantom of art Each piece narrated an illusion of attraction My vision, lucid, I followed the appeal of my heart It led me to a diamond, caged by the eyes of them Their eyes glistened in your light A saying taught in the rings of Arabian poets, “You see …
I wrote the first installment of the Fake News series in October of 2020. Both the name and timing of the series attest to my inspiration: being three surreal years deep into the presidency of Donald Trump, in which he spurned the “fake news” that criticized him while welcoming “alternative facts” that improved his image. …
Humans are incapacitated with unalienable emotions of love, happiness, contentment, and empathy, yet; it harbors seeds of hatred, cruelty, and bitterness. The current society we find ourselves in has experienced thousands of years of globalization through empires, dynasties, trade, and teachings. Along the line, our history books have narrated endless accounts of ethnic cleansing, brutal …
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In my slumber, the devil spoke to me In my ears, he sang our melody You were the tune, I was the rhymes You were the stars, I was the night’s chimes We shared a devil, his eyes allured with drops of rain Flooding our gates with a catastrophe of sadness– illness I wished to …
We’ve just had the Summer Solstice and the summer season has officially started. It’s sunny and warm, so it’s a great opportunity to go outside and be active. Outdoor activity can actually be beneficial to your health. Spending time in the sunlight can also help improve your sleep and reduce depression symptoms. Great Places to …
Photo by Tasha Jolley on Unsplash The past three years have been tremendously difficult for the average American student. Through the pandemic, many lost family members, their jobs, and their homes and developed mental and physical disorders. The Supreme Court shut down affirmative action, and student loans are not forgiven. With a lot going on …
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