It was a Friday night and for the first time out of my four years in high school, I was actually getting to experience a night out like the ones you see in all the movies about high school kids. I was always the quiet one in school who barely went out so I thought … More How A Sexual Assault Changed Me Sexually
PRESENT DAY When I made the decision to get blonde bundles in February, I decided to talk to my family about it first. Just as I expected, my mom, dad and my brother didn’t approve. Mom: “I mean… maybe if it’s short it won’t look that bad.” Dad: “You know I prefer natural.” My brother: … More Dealing With My Hair
Colorism is prejudice or discrimination against individuals with darker skin tones. Typically, this occurs among people of the same ethnic or racial group. For example, colorism within the Black community says you’re too dark to be beautiful, or you’re too light to be black. It has been a serious emotional and psychological battle for all … More Color Shouldn’t “COLOR” judgement
“I could kill him right now,” said Jewel. As Jewel was leaving Janet’s dwelling with Jude, she couldn’t believe the level of deceit Ryan brought into her life. He lied to her about the disappearance of Jude and then used her vulnerability to his advantage. She was fuming and she could hardly contain her frustrations. … More The Past Lives- Part 5: The Big Reveal
Affordable housing, isn’t so affordable for young college graduates who are looking to flee the nest. Most of us want to start this new journey of adulthood so we can have our own little safe space for privacy, intimacy, all the lessons that come with adulting in your first apartment, and of course; the joy … More Full Nest, Empty Pockets: Give Me a Second to Get My Shit Together
Growing up I’ve never been the popular girl, despite what everyone likes to believe. My group of friends could barely form a triangle but throughout middle and high school, I didn’t think about it much. I might not have had a ton a friends but I still felt welcome. It wasn’t until I left college … More Cliques – I Don’t Need Em!
Background Born in Brooklyn 77 years old Jewish Father came to the US from Poland and mother was a US Jew Graduated from University of Chicago in 1964 with a Bachelors in Political Science Resume 37th Mayor of Burlington, 1981-1989 Congressmen ,U.S. House of Representatives for the State of Vermont, 1991-2007 U.S. Senator 2007- present … More Candidate Profile: Bernie Sanders
I’m excited to continue my series on childhood trauma. I will dive into the topic of how the Willie Lynch Letter has affected black children, and how homosexuality has affected black children. The Willie Lynch Letter was a letter from Willie Lynch who was a British slave owner; and who delivered his letter in … More Childhood Trauma “Part II”
Hey guys! It has been about two months since I quit my full time job at the dentist office so I feel like it’s time for an update. Since quitting my job, having more time has made a lot of things possible for me: I was able to accept a contract to write my first … More Life Update: This Is Hard
About three years ago I was kicked out of a club while I was in Las Vegas with my friends and my ex boyfriend. I got too drunk and threw a drink on my ex and tried to attack him, because he was bad mouthing me to my best friend. While I can admit that … More I Didn’t Feel Safe
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