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Girl in Bloom.
Reclaiming My Image: One Drop Rule
I want to dive into something new, and maybe even a tad controversial. I am an American black woman and I have been raised to believe that if someone has a black parent, more specifically a black father, then they are black. I grew with this and found no fault in the...
Dark and Unwed
A mainstream news outlet is doing a week long expose on colorism. Colorism, according to Google, is defined as prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone, typically among people of the same ethnic or racial group. This is a prevalent issue...
Chasing the Perfect Festival Outfit
Like many other Gen Z, and dare I say millennials if they’re not entirely washed up, I am gearing up for the warmer weather and music festival season. Aka the best time of the year. I am crossing a major thing off my bucket list: following through (kind of joking as I...
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the Hope of America
New York’s 14th congressional district representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a spit-fire. I will admit I did not know much about her before her election but it’s been impossible to ignore her since. AOC is becoming trademarked with her passion, relatability and...
Vogue’s Digital Cover, the Best of Bella Hadid?
I have a confession; I absolutely adore Bella Hadid. While "stan"-ning celebrities is nothing new for me (I got my start in web development from creating fan-sites), there is something special about her. Her smile is radiant, her words are poised and purposeful (I may...
Springing into Style
As the weather is warming up, each day is beginning to open more options when it pertains to clothing. Winter looks can be cute but, personally, I can't enjoy myself when I can't feel my toes. Warmer weather signals spring, and the beginning of my birthday season (21,...