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Netflix Series Colin in Black & White Tells Colin Kaepernick’s Story, but Also the Story of Many Black People in America
Colin Kaepernick’s drama series on Netflix, Colin in Black & White, is a dramatization of his life. It exposes the racism and discrimination he went through while growing up and while in the NFL. Directed by Ava DuVernay, this series presents to the world the microaggressions, stereotypes, and discrimination Kaepernick experienced as a biracial kid…
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It’s More Than Just Acting: My Tribute Post to Chadwick Boseman
American actor Chadwick Boseman, 43, died on Friday, August 28th after years of battling colon cancer. He was known for some of his biggest roles such as Jackie Robinson in 42, James Brown in Get on Up, and of course, as T’Challa (the King of Wakanda) in Black Panther. I first found out about his…
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“How To Be A Fake Fashionista” And My Old Writing Pieces
On another Tuesday night, I decided to take a few minutes to relax and clear my mind before doing anything else. I chose to meditate and think of nothing but a calm river flowing along a green grass valley. Instead of the river, I began to think about how quickly my early twenties are going.…
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Life: Dishonesty, People-Pleasing & Carrot Cake
A few nights ago while looking up the different types of condiments this world has to offer I had a random thought. I realized that I usually say whatever makes people happy. Instead of reading more about the origins of Polynesian sauce, I decided to take a few minutes to really understand why I do…
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Review Of “The Traveller”: Another Great Comic By Neil Gibson And His Team
As a comic book/graphic novel junkie, I get super excited about new releases of comic books and graphic novels. I will never turn down reading a comic whether it’s mainstream or created by a new and up and coming author; unless there are serious hardcore racist, sexist, or homophobic ideas in there just to clarify.…
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Life: The Somewhat Dreaded Act Of Dating
Dating is weird. It’s like the carton of milk you’ve had in the fridge for a while. You wonder if it’s good enough to partake of, and if you do, it could be the worst decision you’ve made all week. Whenever I think of dating, I just go into a spaced-out trance. When I come…
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Music: Rock Songs That Help Me Survive Work And My Commute
I listen to way too much music. I think I have a problem. It’s at the point where I can’t go a single day without listening to music. I need it on my way to and from work, while I’m at home, and even while I’m shopping. I’m definitely that person who has headphones on…
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Life: A Big Thing That Can Cause You Unhappiness Can Cause Little Things To Bring You Much Joy
A big thing that can cause you unhappiness can cause little things to bring you much joy. What do I mean by that? Okay, I’m honestly not quite sure. Let’s just think about the idea of having a perfect life. For me, it’s hard to picture it because no one has a PERFECT life. Even…