I want to speak words like Neruda— with my heart on my tongue, my hands digging in the soil of my birth-land as I decipher the secrets of … [Read more...] about When I Am Old
Album Review: ‘Black Star Elephant’
★★★☆☆ Norwegian duo Nico & Vinz first debuted as Envy back in 2009, changing their name in 2014 upon finding international success with … [Read more...] about Album Review: ‘Black Star Elephant’
Why I Won’t Ever Change My Last Name
At a very young age, before I had even heard of words like “feminism,” I had already decided that if I were to ever get married, I wouldn’t … [Read more...] about Why I Won’t Ever Change My Last Name
Album Review: ‘Sweet Talker’
★★★☆☆ English singer Jessie J first began to receive attention back in 2011 with powerhouse tracks such as “Do it Like a Dude” as well as … [Read more...] about Album Review: ‘Sweet Talker’
Trials of Adult Life
I wasn’t lucky enough to be one of those kids who was raised in one house her whole life. But because I have grown up changing residences … [Read more...] about Trials of Adult Life
Album Review: ‘Bad Intentions’
★★★★☆ Niykee Heaton, a 19-year-old singer-songwriter based in Chicago, first grabbed attention after posting an acoustic cover of Chief … [Read more...] about Album Review: ‘Bad Intentions’
Valuing Personal Identity
I’ve never had much of a problem being the minority, having attended predominately white schools for most of my education. Therefore, I … [Read more...] about Valuing Personal Identity
The Black, Single Father
I am a black female who was raised by a single father, and there has never been a time when he wasn’t in my life. He is and has always been … [Read more...] about The Black, Single Father
Finding Good in Goodbyes
Raised by a single father in Birmingham, Ala., Jasmine’s choice to attend a university outside her home state was a difficult and surprising … [Read more...] about Finding Good in Goodbyes