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Why does everyone get offended when someone wants to be alone just for a while? Honestly, I do not understand the hate around wanting to just have a moment for yourself. But it seems like everywhere I turn, people have issues with someone wanting to be alone for a stretch of time....
When the New York Knicks finally won the NBA finals after a 53-year drought, a powder keg was lit. Celebrations across the city erupted as it felt like the whole city came together as one, even before it was certain that the Knicks would win. Despite their drought of wins,...
On Friday, June 19th, 2026, the annual celebration of Juneteenth will be upon us once again! Often celebrated with festivities, community gatherings, and readings, many people partake in the celebrations but are unaware of the cultural and political significance. Established as a celebration of joy, liberty, and freedom, Juneteenth...
New York City is gearing up for Juneteenth this Friday and Saturday. In celebration of the holiday that commemorates the official end of slavery, New York City will be hosting some of the largest celebrations of the holiday in all of the country. On Friday, June 19th, there will be...
There has been a rise in negativity towards the youth of America in recent years. Across social media, videos of teenagers gathered together in large crowds in malls, parks, and beaches have gone viral for all the wrong reasons. These events, labeled as teen takeovers, have led to communities urging...
While growing up in a mostly white community, in a small farming town, as a kid, I grew up listening to Backstreet Boys, Insync, and Spice Girls, as well as Shania Twain, and Dixie Chicks. Learning about heartbreak, love, and how it felt good to be a woman. Then I...
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