I Look Up To My Younger Sister -- And That's Okay
We were taught that the oldest child in the family should always be the role model. In my life, that isn’t the case. I’m the oldest sister...
We were taught that the oldest child in the family should always be the role model. In my life, that isn’t the case. I’m the oldest sister...
Growing up as an only child had its advantages and disadvantages. On one hand, I was my parents’ favourite by default. On the other hand, I...
How do we know which version of yourself is really you?
I really only have one memory of my parents when they were together (and happy). My siblings and I were playing in the game room of our old...
Natalie: My sister and I were born 18 months apart — she is 22 about to turn 23 and I recently turned 21. We have no other siblings and her...
Ever wonder why the majority of high-paid positions are taken up by men? Yes, patriarchy is one answer, but the other answer is that most...
My big brother Charles is two years older than me and we’ve been tight since I was born. He goes to Norfolk State University so we have a...
I’m the oldest of three girls. Those are some pretty big shoes to live in. Most of the time, before I moved away to college, my sisters and...
If you’re a twin, you know all about the stereotypes and questions people bring up when they find out. First, they ask if you’re fraternal...
Being an older sibling has its ups and downs. Some days you want to pull your hair out, other days you want a shoulder to cry on...
We know how hard it is to find the perfect gift for your mom, grandma or other female role models this holiday season. Check out some of...
Growing up is a process the adults in our lives always tell us about. They say, “you’re growing up so fast!” or “look how big you’ve gotten...
Thanksgiving day marks over eight months at home. 254 days to be precise. I have spent more time at home over the course of the pandemic...
Ever wonder what it would be like to share a birthday with your sibling? Here are the myths and truths of what it’s really like to have a...
Catching up with my brother!
Recently, I was having a conversation with a friend about our families. After learning I was the youngest in my family, he proceeded to ask...
Around a year ago today was the first time my fellow classmates saw me wandering around campus head to toe coated with purple and gold. It...
Confessions of a new pet owner.
How am I supposed to do homework like this?
Shortly after I moved out of my dorm because of COVID-19, my county announced a shelter-in-place mandate, as did the rest of California...