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Why I reject the “Strong Black Woman stereotype” 

The stereotype of “the Strong Black Woman” has become deeply ingrained in culture. There seems to be a script detailing the role that Black women must play. This role includes being a…

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Songs to start your week right

Like most people, I hate Mondays. Despite the numerous times I have tried to “positive think” my way into loving Mondays, I just can’t do it. To me, Mondays suck because it…

5 Podcasts that Changed my View on Money

Money can either make you enjoy life or make you miserabl. We’ve all heard the nedless lectures that if you stop drini It is often said that the love of money is…

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#BlackLivesMatter

I have so much to say but watching people who look like me get murdered every single day isn’t an easy pill to swallow and hasn’t put me in the mood to…

Lessons from Becoming by Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama ‘s documentary “Becoming” on Netflix was such a pleasant experience. I confess that although I have the book, I never made it past the first chapter. Not because the book…

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Books That Changed My Life

Books have always been a huge part of my life. When I first moved to Canada at the age of 11, my family and I shared a very small apartment. For the…