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REVIEW: Fatal Attraction
I approach Paramount+’s new series, “Fatal Attraction,” with a discerning eye. Based on the iconic 1987 film, the series sets out to reimagine the story of a tumultuous affair and…
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A Change is Gonna Come
In the journey of professional life, we often encounter unforeseen challenges that force us to reevaluate our priorities and make difficult decisions. Whether it be an unplanned medical emergency, enduring…
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State Your Name
I decided to change my last name in 2022, 10 years after my first attempt, to honor my late grandmother and my grandfather. I’ve always toyed around with ideas for…
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Healing by Design
In “Healing by Design”, Dr. Scott Hansen presents a captivating and insightful exploration of the profound connection between our physical health and the intricate design of our bodies. With a…
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Family Matters
Nurturing the Strength and Resilience of Black Families in Modern Times We memorialized a cousin of mine yesterday, and it got me thinking about family and legacy. My family is…
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Democracy, Knowledge, and the Margins
As book bans continue to grab headlines across the nation, libraries find themselves on the frontline in the battle to uphold the principles of information freedom and accessibility. Libraries serve…
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Unhoused Alone
The ongoing unhoused epidemic is a distressing reality that demands urgent attention. It is a deeply complex issue with profound social, economic, and humanitarian implications. I’m sure we all firmly…
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The Illusion of Coincidence
Have you ever experienced the peculiar sensation of suddenly seeing something everywhere after being introduced to it for the first time? This intriguing phenomenon, known as the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon, captures…
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The Full Spectrum
“The Full Spectrum” by David Levithan and Billy Merrill is a groundbreaking anthology that presents a diverse collection of stories, essays, and poems centered around the theme of identity. With…
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Y2K v. Society
The Y2K scare originated from the concern that computer systems, which primarily used a two-digit year format, would fail to process the date change accurately from December 31, 1999, to…
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Power. Biology. Ethnicity.
Power, biology, and ethnicity are interconnected with racism in various ways. Understanding these connections is crucial to comprehending the impact of racism on education and society as a whole. Now,…
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Ubuntu for Us All
Ubuntu, which originates from the Bantu language of Southern Africa, is a philosophy of African humanism that has its roots in the communal practices of pre-colonial Africa. It is an…
