Whole Foods was the ultimate sign that Harlem had become a NEW Harlem. It showed outsiders that the residents were willing to conform and change, willing to assimilate into mass society. Something as simple as Whole Foods took away the identity, the individualism, the uniqueness of Harlem. To me, it signified the end of a …
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R. Kelly: Why We Need to Hold This Man Accountable
R. Kelly’s “sex cult” behavior to teenage girls and young women is inexcusable, and we must stop blaming the victims. How can we continue to put money in this predator’s pockets? The Boondocks made an excellent argument against R. Kelly in 2005. People tend to excuse his past (and reoccurring present) due to his skills …
Combatting Rape Culture in Dating
Based upon current popular culture, there seems to be a fine line with what is considered rape. From date rape drugs to unconscious sex, how can we as a millennial community be on the same page? With Bill Cosby’s mistrial to personal encounters, let’s define and call a spade a spade. Related Links: The Real …
Keeping From Those in Denial…and Crazy
Breakups happen in relationships. As unfortunate as it is, it’s something that we come to expect at a certain point whenever we’re involved with a person and know that our run with them may not last forever. However, what is not cool is when people take a turn for the worse. It’s not always a …
Men Bank on Women’s Vulnerability
As women, nearly everyday we have to endure the harassment of men coyly being perverts as if it’s second-nature. Whether we’re friends with them, co-workers, or even just men we pass by on occasion, some do not realize how their conversation and actions can make us uncomfortable. To a certain point, I can deal with …
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