November, 2018 - Awakened Lounge

by Naomi K. BonmanNovember 28, 2018

When it comes to running, especially as a Black or minority woman, we have not really been on the forefront on mainstream media, but this is changing. There are movements out there, such as RUNGRL, that are…

23Nov

Solo Travel

From Refugee Camp-Medical School via Cape Town, London, & Paris

by Samixchha RautNovember 23, 2018

Eight years ago, I lived in Goldhap, a refugee camp inNepal, where more than 7,000 people reside in just over 1200 households, without running water or electricity. Today, I’m 22, a senior at RochesterInstitute of Technology, majoring…

19Nov

Mental Health

Someone Like Me

by C.K. McGheeNovember 19, 2018

Someone like me…with honey chocolate skin, might leave my home and not come back again. Police don’t take time to assess the problem, they pull out their guns….start shooting, that’s how they solve em’. Civilians with mental…

18Nov

Mental Health

Dr. Joe Johnson Helps People Learn How to Tap into & Find Purpose

by Naomi K. BonmanNovember 18, 2018

Take this. You dream of working at “X” company with X” person who is known to the best in the industry. However, when you finally land that dream role you are still not fulfilled. Yes you may…

18Nov

Creatives on the Go

While Black Podcast Provides a Platform for the Black Experience

by Naomi K. BonmanNovember 18, 2018

Today, we are living in times where being Black in America is still a struggle. Yes, we have somewhat came a long way in terms of business ownership, social status and education; however, we had to work…

08Nov

Wellness

The Anxiety Over Medical Marijuana

by Christy AngeletteNovember 8, 2018

For those suffering from various forms of anxiety, PTSD to bipolar, depression and all the other diagnosis in between, who are tired of being limited by traditional drugs that leave you feeling empty and offer little relief,…

06Nov

Life After Divorce

Poetry Corner: Broken Promises of an Unholy Matrimony

by Christy AngeletteNovember 6, 2018

He promised me forever, Instead he gave me a lifetime of lies, cheating and midnight silent cries. Two babies I birthed, The last I pushed out into his very hands. Now because I escaped him, I am…

02Nov

Mental Health

Colorism: Still An Everyday Stigma in Black Culture

by Samantha PoundsNovember 2, 2018

By definition, the word colorism means discrimination based on the color of skin. In other words, it’s prejudice and discrimination in which people are treated differently. While colorism varies in definition compared to racism, its very much…