Trust the mamas
Have you ever sniffed rubbing alcohol to prevent vomiting? Steeped ginger root in hot water to cure nausea? Rubbed lemongrass oil on mosquito bites? Well, you know who has? Mama … Continue reading Trust the mamas
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An open letter to my family who voted for Trump
You voted for a man who embodies the opposite of every single value in our family covenant. Now it’s time to take a stand.
5 Trips Everyone Should Make in Their 20s
The Twenties are the years of exploration, both geographically and introspectively. And nothing beats when the two go hand in hand.
How a fitness challenge turned into a lifestyle change
I started Krav Maga for a fitness challenge. Now it’s a whole new way of living and feeling empowered after being raped.
This is how it feels to hear #AllLivesMatter
A few of my friends have confessed to me that even though they support #BlackLivesMatter efforts, they don’t really understand the problem with also asserting that #AllLivesMatter. Well, there’s an … Continue reading This is how it feels to hear #AllLivesMatter
#BlackLivesMatter is about fighting racism, not racists
#BlackLivesMatter is not about trying to take down or challenge every individual racist in our country; that’s impossible. It is not about proclaiming that all white police officers are racists; that’s ignorant. It is about combating institutional racism in our country; that’s doable.
How much should race factor into interracial friendships?
Is it worth ending a friendship when one friend disrespects the collective struggle of the other friend’s race?
I looked at what each of my Facebook friends is saying about Black Lives Matter and this is what I found
Out of sheer curiosity, I decided to look at the recent posts of every single one of my Facebook friends, hoping for a glimpse into who’s actively participating in this conversation.
