In Latin america, “mejorar la raza” is a phrase which means to “improve the race”. At first glance, the presumed meaning might mean to uplift latino people as a whole; But, ironically it used to oppress our afrocentric looking brothers and sisters. This whole idea is called colorism and featurism…

1. I trust myself to make the best decisions for me 2. Today I choose to be good to myself 3. I am powerful, loving, and balanced at all times 4. I choose to view myself and others worthy of love and acceptance 5. I forgive myself and choose emotional…

You can change your expectations. You can inspire them. You can set boundaries. You can support them — but you can not change them. Day after day when I talk to people and more specifically, myself at times I constantly hear people asking questions like: “ How can I make…

Texting while driving is never safe. It is humanely impossible to multitask. Repeatedly switching back and forth from project to project can impair our ability to function at our best. Imagine a hummingbird darting from flower to flower and then back to the original flower. Chances are the hummingbird won’t…

The essay by Benjamin Franklin reflects the early battles for press freedom and the enlightenment function of the press as envisioned by Franklin, Jefferson, and Payne. Thus, it is viewed as a critical moment in developing early colonial newspapers/the media in the United States. Franklin, the publisher of the Pennsylvania…

1. Walkthrough your trauma My word of advice: Stop walking with a chip on your back. 2. Forgive others My word of advice: You don’t do it for them, you do it for you. 3. Forgive yourself My word of advice: When you don’t forgive, you hold onto a burden …

DIY Vanilla-Lavender Sugar Scrub In this article, you will learn how to make your very own homemade body scrub. Homemade Sugar scrubs are great because they are inexpensive, natural, self-manufactured, non-toxic, easy to do, and eco-friendly. …

We Have No Drama! This summer I declare and decree peace over my life. 2.We Ain’t Stressing Over Unhealthy Relationships! This summer I declare and decree healthy wholesome relationships.

Who am I ? What am I ? Where am I ? How did I get here ? Why am I here ? What is my purpose ? Who do I want to be ? Who am I destined to be ? Poet: September-Melody McDonald Poem: Who am I ?