Happy end of February, Germ readers! As we say goodbye to Black History Month, I want to take us on a little journey to highlight …
This Is a Truly Moving Tribute to Leonard Nimoy
The New York Times created this touching video in tribute of Leonard Nimoy, who died yesterday, February 27th, at age 83. His character Spock from the Star …
The Black Friend
I can remember that growing up, I was usually the only black kid in my circle of friends. I’ve always had mostly white friends. Even …
Do You Believe a Snowball, or Do You Believe Everything Else?
After Senator James Inhofe “proved”—by lobbing a snowball—that 2014 couldn’t have been the hottest year on record and that global warming can’t be a thing …
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“Your body is the piece of the universe you’ve been given.” -Geneen Roth
Got a Secret?
Shanna had a secret. I could see it every time my senior composition class talked about college preparation. She looked at her notebook, she looked …
Lemon Bars Recipe
These lemon bars are one of my favorite desserts (and that’s coming from a chocoholic!). They’re tangy and sweet with a delicious crust. The recipe …
Bullying Hits the Big Screen in ‘A Girl Like Her’
A Girl Like Her is an indie film that deals with a very sensitive, but prevalent topic that a lot of people would rather ignore: …