The only other word spoken during the month of June other than pride is that of Juneteenth. While historically celebrated amongst smaller communities of Black Americans in Texas and branching out to the larger community of the Black American diaspora, Juneteenth is becoming a widely celebrated holiday all across the nation. With its recent declaration […]
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As children, we all have at least one repetitive question that follows us throughout our childhood. Some of us ask, while others never get the nerve to. One question that unfortunately many African Americans have been able to connect with is, “where is my father?” Father’s day has a different meaning for me. I see
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How D.C. Pride Changed Me Forever I remember stumbling into Pride. I had just graduated high school and the excitement of my accomplishment still lingered in the Saturday afternoon air. To celebrate, my family and I were on our way to a local fun plex when the honking of nearby cars erupted around us. Amongst
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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
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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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All The History & Tea You Need to Know! Pride Month is finally here! What started out as a riot at The Stonewall Inn in New York City, led by Black trans activist Marsha P. Johnson and Latin trans activist Sylvia Rivera, has turned into a month-long celebration filled with drinks, community, and celebrating the
History Juneteenth just became a federal holiday last year. What many people don’t know is that Juneteenth has existed for a long time. Juneteenth has existed for over 100 years, and it has been a state holiday in Texas since 1980. So, Juneteenth is a significant holiday for Black people with a long history. The
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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
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An Open Letter to The America of the Buffalo Shooting “A racially motivated hate crime is abhorrent to the very fabric of this nation. Any fact of domestic terrorism, including an act perpetrated in the name of repugnant white nationalist ideology, is antithetical to everything we stand for in America.” President Biden on the massacre
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“Recipe for Change” is Dropping Gems and Amplifying Black Women Do you enjoy meaningful conversations amongst incredible folk? Love to hear the experiences of different communities of all ages, careers, and backgrounds? And have a quirk for seeing people eat delicious food? Well look no further, Recipe For Change’s newest episode “Amplifying Black Women” is
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