The Truth About Engineers
My first exposure to engineering was in college. I come from a family with a business background, and growing up that’s what I thought all...
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I Am a Feminist, but Be a Gentleman and Open the Door for Me
In my lifetime, I am almost 100 percent positive that I have opened more doors for men, than men have ever opened doors for me. As a strong...
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Maggie Smith
Maggie Smith is one my favorite actresses of all time. She is well known from her roles as Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter series...
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Hair Donation: You're Doing It Wrong
Hair donation seems really easy. The common “grow-out-your-hair-and-chop-it-off” cycle is a normal occurrence that also doubles as an act...
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Best Purchases of 2019
I find that one of the best ways to spend money wisely is by purchasing items that have been tested and approved, whether by strangers on...
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Black Women TV Writers I Look up to
The television is at the center of my household. While in college, I eat meals and take breaks while in front of my computer screen, often...
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Marshmallows and Marathons
They say life is a marathon, not a sprint. This phrase refers to the mindset of thinking about the long term when making decisions and...
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How to Start the Job Search
As a senior in college, the post-grad job search definitely seemed intimidating. However, after doing the Washington, D.C. program last...
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'Hair Love' Won an Oscar and I Am so Glad It Did
Hair Love is an American animated short film written and directed by Matthew A. Cherry. It is about an African American father who must...
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This Time, Actually Give Yourself a Break
It is one of those sayings you hear all the time: “Give yourself a break”. Heck, I am sure we all have said this to at least one other...
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Black Women Who Changed History
Who runs the world? As Beyoncé says, girls do. We know that women run the world because of all the powerful, intellectual, forward-thinking...
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Soul Food
There is nothing I love better than food. It’s a way to share your culture, show someone you love them, nourish your body and soul, all the...
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Audre Lorde: "Black, Lesbian, Mother, Warrior, Poet"
In a time of systematic discrimination and inequality, it is vital for each of us to reflect on the role we play in the fight for equality...
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Highlighting Black Female Founders in the Beauty Industry
The lack of inclusivity in the beauty world is shocking. Many consumers of makeup cannot find products out there that cater to their needs...
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Black Musicians Who Have Shaped Music Forever
Black History Month is an annual celebration used to showcase the achievements of African Americans as well as acknowledge the fundamental...
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Some Old School African American Artists You Need to Know
In celebration of Black History Month, I would like to share some of my taste in music, especially music created by black artists. Being...
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4 Books by Black Authors to Pick Up This Year
It only takes a quick glance at the most popular authors in book genres like Young Adult and Fantasy to see that the biggest contributors...
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Black Authors Who Have Changed the YA Landscape
Angie Thomas: The Hate U Give The Hate U Give was Angie Thomas’s debut novel and is quite likely the most popular and well-known book on...
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The Freedom of Discipline
In honor of Black History Month, I would like to share about an incredible athlete who conveys the mentality that I aspire to eventually...
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A Unified Mission Towards Justice
“Your passion in the fight against injustice must come from the love of your people and not simply the hatred of your enemy. It must come...
