Dealing with Anxiety, Part I: You’re Not Alone
I have always struggled with anxiety and tasks requiring focus. I was raised by my parents to be very academically oriented, but the...
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An Open Candid Discussion about Natural Hair: Part II
Natural Hair in the black community has always been a highly contentious subject. For centuries it has been deemed “unattractive” or “too...
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Relish in Your Womanhood
Being a woman in a world of beauty, community and love. Here’s what some amazing women had to say about their womanhood!
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The Hidden Struggles of a Dual-Cultural Identity
There are some things that we just don’t talk about. The reasoning behind this is simple; it makes us uncomfortable. It makes us hash up...
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The Anxieties of Your 20s
3 of the most common personal anxieties during your 20s.
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I Turned 20 & I Had A Mini-Crisis: How To Deal With Getting Older
Quarter-life crises are real, and mine happened when I turned 20.
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When Appreciation Turns into Appropriation
No, I don’t want to nama-stay in bed.
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How to Stop Caring About What Other People Think of You
The other day, someone made a misguided judgement about me. They didn’t know me that well because we had only met once or twice. When I...
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Ser Una Mexicana Blanca
I’m biracial: 50 percent Mexican on my dad’s side and 50 percent “European Mutt,” as my mom calls it. My non-Mexican side is composed of...
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LGBTQ+ Identities: Why not Having one is Okay
I am someone that has gone through many LGBTQ+ identities. When I was 16 I identified as a Lesbian, but that identity shifted throughout my...
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Identity Through My Lens: Navigating Life as a Southeast Asian American
Do you know who you are?
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What it’s Like Being Asian During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone, especially the Asian-American community. Here are some of my experiences.
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Confessions from a Chinese-American Adoptee
As a Chinese-American adoptee into a Irish-American family of people with the last names O’Connor, Collins, and Miller, I have struggled...
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My Identity as a Latina
I’m taking a class on Latinx literature this semester and I’ve been thinking a lot recently about how my identity as a Latina has shaped my...
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Why Racialised-Renaming is a Form of Microaggression
“Names are prominent identifiers… racialised-renaming makes me feel like an inconvenience”, says Yewande Biala, a previous Love Island...
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What’s the Difference Between Therapy & Life Coaching?
There’s a time and place for both, but which is right for you?
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How Independent Artist NiSPLASH Drives Social Movement Through Music
An exclusive interview with the young rapper reveals how he utilizes his creativity to share his passions and spread inspiration for change.
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There Is an Impostor Among Us – or Is There?
A Reflection on Growth, Identity, and Being Enough
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Black Culture Is Everywhere, & This Month, I’m Challenging You to Pay Attention to It
We are here to influence.
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Why We Should Use Pronouns in Our Bios
I am an active user on social media with my favorite being Instagram. I noticed people whether they were cisgender or not started putting...
