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   Legendary activist and former Honorary Prime Minister of the Black Panther Party, Kwame Ture (once known as Stokely Carmichael) said in 1966, “His [Dr. King’s]…

A year ago, I got a cowboy tattoo above my right knee the day after my mom specifically told me not to.  Fairly, she was…

As we enter a new year with exciting expectations and goals, it lately seems we are organizing our bucket lists and wish lists in a…

Every morning I wake up and check my phone only to see even more horrible news that makes it harder to keep getting up. I’m…

The Chinese Zodiac works on a 12-year cycle. This year, beginning on Feb 17th, is the Year of the Fire Horse, making the last Year…

It seems a fair statement that to know me is to know at least a little something of Scouting. It is one of my favorite…

Since I was in high school, there have been many days that I spent in thrift stores. I grab my headphones and put on a…

Kristen has always had a passion for creating art and all things sparkle. All it takes is a quick glance into her closet to see…

In all my travels, I remember best the mountain view from Sintra. Little houses lined in waves at the bottom, tight groves of forest and…

This past July, I remember the feeling of nerves and anxiety which sat uncomfortably in my stomach as I watched the ground beneath me disappear…