Category: #Contributors

Editor: Anita Newkirk Hackney Journaling is typically thought of as a form of writing where we explore our experiences and emotions. In utilizing an ideal statement from Lohmann in the article, ‘What is Journaling?’, she states  “Journaling is a vehicle of emotional exploration, a way to channel difficult feelings into healthy and creative outcomes. It is a form of free self-expression that leads to exploration and personal growth.” (https://www.sharecare.com/health/healthy-habits/what-is-journaling)  In this manner, I don’t think the idea of journaling should be restricted to the...

Editor: Ashli Teil I have been at my lowest of lows and highest of highs. But each day brings the most delectable delights for my mind-feasting pleasure. I have been on a feeding frenzy lately, consuming and digesting the most incredible mental diet ever, including what I receive when I fall into the darkest places of my soul.  This week, I will give you a glimpse of the deep hole into which I fell, and go into expansive details about my highs intentionally. Remember,...

Editor: Courtney Heiskell “Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.” 1 Corinthians 15:33 Let’s discuss the concept of spoiled, rotten fruit. Everyone has heard the phrase, “birds of a feather flock together”. The people you affiliate with, ultimately dictate your character; They grant people insight into who you might be, even if it’s inaccurate. Perception is reality, and you have to ask yourself what your reality reflects— what your decisions, associations, and escapades depict.  Most times, we don’t realize our influence on others,...

Editor: Anita Newkirk Hackney Why does price discrimination still exist in the United States? There are six countries in the world that offer equal pay to women and have laws in place to protect them. Belgium, Denmark, France, Latvia, Luxembourg, and Sweden, which are all in Europe, offer equal pay to women unlike other countries like the United States. Unlike women in Europe, women in the United States are not enjoying their unequal treatment due to the pay gap and the added costs for...

Editor: Anita Newkirk Hackney Decorating a home is an easy task for people who have an affinity for interior design and decoration. From online images to social media posts, there’s no shortage of  immaculate style homes; however, this level of perfection has lost its charm to interior designs like japandi and wabi-sabi. As the intrigue of newer design ideas grows on sites like Pinterest, so does the number of online searches for interior designs like japandi and wabi-sabi. These interior designs have a variety...

Editor: Taige Hale It usually starts with a job search. Then, an application is filled out and a cover letter is tailored for the position. Next, we wait. We check our emails every few minutes and answer every unknown phone number that calls in hopes to get that first interview. When it comes, we’re ready. We pick out the outfit, the shoes, apply makeup and … then decide how “ethnic” the employer sounded on the phone. We go over the conversation in our heads...

Editor: Anita Newkirk Hackney President Donald Trump has fueled the fire and the odds are not in his favor. As the president, he has robbed the transgender community of its equality and shamed them for using public bathrooms. The onus of this, falls on him.  In 2019, about 70,000 immigrant children were in detention centers, which was a 42% increase as compared to 2018. Seven children have died either while in custody or while being detained in these centers. Currently, there are over 500...

Editor: Anita Newkirk Hackney Fashion brands like Gucci, Burberry, Michael Kors, or BKE can inspire any woman’s look in whatever design they prefer whether it’s chic, modern, preppy, or grunge. When it comes to fashion, adding flair to a closet with name-brand items is an easy task for women who have an affinity for style. There is no shortage of apparel and accessories in any fashion shop; however, if people are looking for brands that empower women, here are a few of them: BLUEBELLA...

Editor: Dina Mora The sun will rise, make its way across the sky, and set in the evening. This has been the course of events observed by humans for tens of thousands of years. Day after day, measured in the same twenty-four-hour rotation of the earth. What separates one day from the next? How do we measure successes? The sun will make its journey across the sky, regardless of what we decide to do. The sun will rise and subsequently set with complete disregard...

Editor: Anita Newkirk Hackney Ruth Bader-Ginsburg, or RBG, was a hard-working woman. She was a doting wife to her husband, Martin Ginsburg and a loving mother to her children all while building a career path for herself and for her family. She did not have the luxury most women are graced with today. She suffered trials and tribulations like other people, but she did not flounder or surrender to the pain.  While serving on the Supreme Court bench, she endured many health scares.  She...