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In 2013 I was in Algebra 1 for the second time around. A sophomore in a freshman class, the only sophomore too I think…
Continue ReadingIn 2013 I was in Algebra 1 for the second time around. A sophomore in a freshman class, the only sophomore too I think…
Continue ReadingI have felt guilty all my life. Guilty about leaving, guilty about conforming to outdated standards for girls, for eating too much, for eating too little…
Continue ReadingBlack history month is not just about remembering Black people of the past, it is also about honoring the present and protecting the future…
Continue ReadingI’m picturing a moment where the wind is in my hair and the sun is on my face, and I’m driving further than I ever imagined. In this moment, I’m thinking of the things I decided to bring with me. My dog Comfy but stylish shoes My water bottle (hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!) A plant My […]
Continue ReadingYA literature is known for its quirky characters, fantastical worlds, and dramatic romances, and young adult literature has continued to succeed (arguably the most of any genre) within the realm of diversity. From explorations of racial identity to sexuality, YA readers have been provided a number of challenging and hopeful stories about young characters navigating […]
Continue ReadingFrom Juneteenth.com: Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. […]
Continue ReadingTricia is sixteen, from Goa, India. She wrote this story as a tribute to loved ones she has lost due to the pandemic. She pries on us all, and strikes while unnoticed. I do not know her, yet I loathe her. She steals from me what I love most– my family, my friends. Now I’m […]
Continue ReadingSponsored Post Getting employed is one of the toughest things that everyone goes through once they complete their qualification. While everyone must face this difficult time, the kind of job that you get is completely dependent upon your talent, the status of the industry, and current employment opportunities. This phase can be extremely challenging, whether […]
Continue ReadingSponsored Post Difficult times can prove detrimental to one’s mental and physical health. Life is full of difficulties, but the problem with hard times is that people just do not see them as part of life. Most people will always be looking for happiness, and they will always try to escape any form of sadness. […]
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