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The legacy of colonialism and anti-Black racism in the United States is no secret, although much of this history is hidden. There is an unfortunate truth about America: its ingrained hatred for Blackness, in all of its forms, permeates every institution. American schools and universities disseminate an inaccurate curriculum, reproducing the same ignorant narratives that…
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It is no doubt that living as a Black woman in this world requires you to accept a level of insanity that is hard to process. The sheer invisibility and powerlessness of the Black woman in a world where she is the pinnacle of advancement and progressive change is a bitter pill. My woman-ness is…
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It is often difficult to place myself. I spend a lot of my life fighting negative thinking and low-self esteem. I am a mixed-race African-American woman and so I spend much of my time feeling isolated. I have chosen the career path of a medical doctor, so naturally, I am isolated to my study space,…
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Definitions: Stewardship: the job of supervising or taking care of something (Oxford Dictionary of English) Ecology: the study of the interactions of living organisms with their environment (Open Stax Biology 2e) Environmentalism: concern about and action aimed at protecting the environment (Oxford Dictionary of English) God’s scripture lays down a guide for a healthy relationship…
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American society’s relationship with technology has evolved to a striking point: a point where automation and access to information has rendered human creativity functionally useless. The American bottom line is the dollar. What does that mean for our families, for our collective, for our artistry, and for our expression? Artificial intelligence has taken over the…
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Repeat after me: I will…not…be taken…fi idiot. What does this mean? It means to be “wise as serpents and harmless as doves”. I feel that I was raised without a true backbone, without a true understanding of self and the amount of self-respect necessary for me stand up on my two feet as a woman.…
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Hello, all my people! I will be facilitating a litter-clean up on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, between 6 and 8 P.M. Inspired by the Bronx’s ranking as the least healthy county in New York state, I feel motivated to make an impact on the environmental health of my city. Feel free to bring your own…
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A world coated in AI technology has our masses disconnected from reality. I find it hard to believe that the masses have any real understanding of reality, now. As I was sitting on the train, today, I looked around and saw people so disconnected and unaware of their surroundings, and so, it struck me: an…
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#REPARATIONS Withdrawing from CUNY Hunter College One quiet March evening, as I wound down from a stressful week, collecting my self, I sat criss-crossed on the floor as Bob Marley played softly, yet powerfully in the atmosphere of my bedroom. Up to that moment, I was attending City University of New York, Hunter College receiving…
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Levels Have you ever played Super Mario? If you have, then you know that the game is played in levels. Beginning with level 1, the easiest level, then escalating to more arduous levels, the game is designed to challenge the player and, over time, strengthen the skill of said gamer. What you will notice is…
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