“Not being political” is a privilege to those who are not oppressed. I’m 20 years old and until very recently, hadn’t given politics much thought. I’m embarrassed, truthfully, about my lack of participation and knowledge of politics because it’s a direct result of my privilege, and I’m embarrassed I used my privilege in such aContinue reading “HOW “NOT BEING POLITICAL” IS PRIVILEGE”
Category Archives: THOUGHTS
BLACK WOMEN ARE BEING KILLED
“The most disrespected person in America is the black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the black woman. The most neglected person in America is the black woman.” – Malcolm X Na’kia Crawford While stopped at a red light on June 14 following runnings errands with her grandmother in Akron, Ohio, Na’kia CrawfordContinue reading “BLACK WOMEN ARE BEING KILLED”
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Racism is not an uncomfortable topic if you’re not racist. I’m not black, so I will never understand the fear and oppression black people have faced and experienced and continue to experience. To the black community: I hear you and I mourn with you. I’m so angry and I’m so frustrated, but I will doContinue reading “BLACK LIVES MATTER”
MY FAVORITE PODCASTS
Morbid As a true crime fan, this is my favorite crime podcast. Hosts Ash and Alaina are a hilarious sister duo and are extremely knowledgeable. There is a fine line of being too comical or too serious in true crime, and Morbid is the perfect balance. Crime Junkie Crime Junkie is an OG. Every episodeContinue reading “MY FAVORITE PODCASTS”
STOP USING THE R-WORD
It is very easy to eliminate a word, or words, from your vocabulary–even easier when you understand the harm it causes to an entire group of people. The word “retard” is harmful, and it doesn’t matter how you use it in a sentence. For a long time I did not have an understanding of theContinue reading “STOP USING THE R-WORD”
VOLUNTOURISM: HOW MISSION TRIPS CAN DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD
This post is not about faith and that isn’t a topic I want to discuss on here, but being that Christian-led mission trips are the subject of voluntourism, it will come into the picture. I am a Christian and was raised in the Catholic community. I even have a small memory of going on aContinue reading “VOLUNTOURISM: HOW MISSION TRIPS CAN DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD”
USE THIS TIME TO CREATE HEALTHY HABITS
It takes 66 days for a new behavior to become automatic. And according to a study by health psychology researcher at University College in London, Phillippa Lally, it can take anywhere from 18 to 254 for a new habit to be formed, but this is all dependent on the person, their behavior, and circumstances. TheContinue reading “USE THIS TIME TO CREATE HEALTHY HABITS”