We can all agree that our minds are what makes us one of the most advanced species on the face of the earth, but our emotions make us this as well. Humans are complex beings socially and emotionall…
Wellness and Wisdom with Nzingah Oniwosan
In some cultures, your body and mind are considered your own personal temple. You’ll grow up to learn so many things about how your body function, what you consume, how your body grows, its d…
Looking Back: The Biggest News of 2021
At the end of 2020, we begged for 2021 to come faster; however, the outcome wasn’t anything like anyone expected. This year we were supposed to get back to “normal,” but it’s been anything but. 202…
Will Covid-19 End in 2022?
Early 2020, each one of our lives was turned upside down with the spread of a deadly virus that emerged from Wuhan, China, and has since then, affected almost every part of the world. Since the eme…
Sex Positivity: What Does It Really Mean?
You’ve probably seen the term sex positivity trending under hashtags like #FreeTheNipple and #SexualHealthIsHealth, but what does sex positivity really mean? Sex positivity is a way of being…
Everything You Need to Know About Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast Cancer is something that affects hundreds of thousands of women each year. Men can also get breast cancer, but it is not as common. According to the CDC, each year in the United States,…
The American Dream: Myth or Reality?
My parents are both Albanian Immigrants who came to America in search of a better life. They, just like everyone else in the outskirts of America, had romanticized the country they would soon ca…
Let’s Talk About Sex: Consent 101
TW: This article may contain triggering information regarding sexual violence, sexual assault, and abuse. Over the past few years, we have begun emphasizing the importance of sexual consent more th…
The Power of Music
Music is something we often take for granted. We put in our headphones, press play, and tune out the world. But the best thing about music is, no matter how much we try to isolate ourselves in the …
Period Pride: Fighting Menstruation Taboos
I was 12 when I had my first period. It was a hot summer day when I noticed the bloodstains on my underwear. I remember screaming for my mom. Little did I know that I was beginning a long journey…