Why The Pepsi Ad Was Offensive AF
The first time I saw images from Pepsi’s ad, I was scrolling on Instagram. I stopped when I saw a white woman passing something to an officer. The photo was directly above the image of…
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Brown Butter Sage and Rosemary Zoodles
I swear my body knows when I vow to eat healthier. It seems, without fail, every time I make the decision, I always crave something that has zero nutritional value for me. Lately, I’ve been…
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Going Fishing…To Get Through The Day
Last month, before the sun kissed the New York skyline, my love and I headed to Belmar Marina with three friends for a fishing trip. We boarded the Golden Eagle with optimism. It was going…
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Review: FarmSteady Bagel Making Kit
Why FarmSteady If I had my way, I would be one of those people who doesn’t buy anything (within reason, of course) from the store. You need a loaf of bread? I got you. You…
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Wife First, Woman Last
I don’t know much about marriage But this much I know Ever since I jumped the broom Seven months ago Everybody’s tried to tie me with a bow and gift wrap me tight Of their…
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Holdin’ Fast To Dreams
My First Memory of Langston Hughes I was in fifth grade when I first learned about Langston Hughes. My teacher, Mrs. Whitehead, who would come to class wearing head wraps, African-print ponchos, and dangling earrings adorned…
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