Congratulations, you’re engaged! Well, actually, I really did get engaged (on Christmas day, 2022). And I immediately began to plan my wedding. Many may think that wedding planning is filled with a champagne toast, picking out pretty dresses, and choosing the perfect decor. But let’s be real. Wedding planning has…

A week ago, Supreme Court’s decision to effectively end affirmative action at universities left many minority students wondering what their future holds. The decision centers around race-conscious admissions and is one that sets a very different precedence from what we have seen in the past. …

What is Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis afraid of as he bans Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) education in public colleges? It’s unbelievable to witness the discrimination and bigotry in America today. When we thought things couldn’t get any worse, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning Diversity, Equity, and…

In recent years, we have seen a considerable rise in the intensity of our political discourse. Terms like “conservative” and “liberal” no longer seem to capture the nuances of today’s political divisions. Instead, Republicans and Democrats alike have provoked their voting bases with a single word to describe what they…

We are living in a time where social justice movements have brought to light, the systemic injustices people of color face every day. As a society, we should be moving towards more transparency and accountability, especially when it comes to those who protect and serve. However, in a bizarre twist…

Tracy Moe, founder, and CEO of House of Holistic Wellness was driven to start the company because of her experience with conventional medicine when she became seriously ill after having her son. Upon becoming open-minded to alternative treatments, particularly Chinese herbs, and clean supplements, Moe discovered her passion for providing…

Dr. Amina Yaqoob is a woman of many talents. A plant biotechnologist by trade, she has spent the past few years working as a research associate at the Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology in Punjab, Pakistan. But it was the onset of the pandemic that led to another passion…

Choosing to become an author comes with responsibility — to yourself and those who read. Whether fact or fiction, there is always an element of truth in every story. As an author, it is your responsibility to ensure that your stories are accurate and provide a positive portrayal of the…

Breakups are never easy (especially for women). They often come out of nowhere, leaving us feeling blindsided and heartbroken. And even when we see the end coming, breakups can still be incredibly painful. That’s because, regardless of the circumstances, breakups represent a loss. We lose the person we love, the…