In the wake of the 2024 General Election, it feels like the United States is in a hypoxic state, gasping for the empathy that is supposed to fuel our democracy. As a black Muslim woman, mother, and lawyer, living and working in Northeast Ohio, I fin…
Last week, comedian Lil Duval, known for his stand-up comedy and social media presence, posted a thought-provoking statement on social media. He stated, "Y'all pandering to everybody, but the black male vote." He was referring to the upcoming presid…
SCOTUS Drops the Gavel on the Homeless: What Does it Mean and Why Should We Care? Hello, my lovely readers! Welcome back to our ever-so-fascinating journey through current events and human behavior. I'm Ayana R. Fakhir, your friendly neighborhood b…
In the past few decades, the discourse around race, racial justice, and race-neutral policies has evolved into an intricate web of progressive promises and regressive realities. The courts in the U.S. are caught in a tumultuous attempt to redefine r…
Living with ADHD is a complex journey filled with unique challenges and experiences. In the Season 3, Episode 7 titled "Living Vividly: The ADHD Experience Through Voices," I'm joined by two friends, Victoria Rashid and Jarrett Terrill, and we discu…
The Power of Voice: Navigating Free Speech and Political Dissent in Academia Modern academia is at a crossroads where the foundational principles of free speech and political dissent are being rigorously tested. In an age where social and political…
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