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The American police force has a dark and complicated history that is rooted in racism and militant ideology. Across the country, calls for reform, defunding, and the demilitarization of the police continue to grow.  In this social climate of civil unrest, change is imminent. It would be wise for the powers …

In response to the 2013 acquittal of George Zimmerman, the man who murdered 17-year-old black teenager Trayvon Martin, three black women by the name of Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi — created A powerful movement which has been the rallying cry for the black community, #BlackLivesMatter. ⁣ Since …

It’s Memorial Day, a day that we honor the fallen heroes who protected and served. We’ve put together a list of 10 All-American movies to watch to wrap your celebration tonight. 1 – American Sniper – Bradley Cooper plays Navy Seal Chris Kyle, who becomes one of the most lethal …

Memorial Day weekend is here! What has turned into one of the biggest party holidays of the year, the holiday was intended for memorializing and paying respect to the military servicemen and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice while fighting for this country. Aside from the parties, many people still …

Written by @pistolwhippedya As we get older, we soon realize the strenuous role of motherhood and the many hats it requires. It doesn’t take long before we recognize one day out of the year just isn’t enough to celebrate and show our mothers what they mean to us. There aren’t …

Blogged by _cierra.jones Mother’s Day is a special 24-hour period that allows individuals to celebrate the women in their life that have played a pivotal role since birth, the mother. Here is a list of the top 5 songs that will be forever special on Mother’s Day.  At number 5 …

By definition, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May and is traditionally when children honor their mothers. For those whose mothers are no longer here, it can be a painful reminder of her absence. It can be difficult and triggering to see others expressing their love and …

It’s Mother’s Day! This is the day we celebrate and spoil the women responsible for raising us and bringing us into this world. Mothers are literally the center of a being’s life. They are our first connection to life beyond the womb, our primary source of nutrition, and the first …

It’s officially 4/20, and what better way to celebrate than with smoking songs? Each year, stoners, marijuana lovers, and cannabis advocates look forward to April 20th, what’s best known as the weed holiday. In cannabis culture, the term 4/20 is slang for “time to smoke,” which means 4:20 pm is …

Today we are reminded once more that life is short. Each breath we take brings us closer to our expiration. Even in knowing that solemn truth, it doesn’t ease the pain that we may feel for those that have transitioned before us. Today is no different. As I take the …

Over the last several years, there’s been a significant rise in the number of companies offering remote work. The benefits are plentiful, including increased productivity, lower overhead costs for buildings, and overall employee satisfaction. The employers who currently offer remote work options are seemingly ahead of the curve during the …

Many of us have been following the rules by staying at home and keeping our distance from others, while others having been going against the grain. As we had into week two of social distancing, the NYC Department of Health wants to share safe sex tips while social distancing yourself …

Many states have canceled school due to the coronavirus, which leads to parents working with their child at home. Teachers have sent home assignments or added assignments online for students to complete. The problem for some is that they cannot explain how to solve mathematical problems or need additional resources …

The Coronavirus is undeniably one of the biggest public health scares most of us have ever witnessed. Everywhere you go, it’s all anyone is talking about. Whether you are stocking up on food and water, excessively buying cleaning supplies, or walking around with face masks and gloves, it’s safe to …

There are some things that shouldn’t have to be said because it’s common sense. But with the news we have been seeing lately, common sense isn’t so common. How many times have we turned on the television or logged on to social media to see that another child has lost …