Pluto in Aquarius is a significant astrological event due to Pluto’s association with transformation, power, and the destruction of outdated systems, and Aquarius’s connection to progress, innovation, and collective ideals. When Pluto enters Aquarius, it brings a period of profound societal change, often challenging traditional structures in favor of more equitable and innovative systems. Key…
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Book Review: “The New Jim Crow” by Michelle Alexander
The Intro: Buckle up, because some of you will contest the information we’re diving into in one of the most eye-opening books of the last decade: “The New Jim Crow” by Michelle Alexander. This isn’t just any book—it’s a deep, thought-provoking exploration of race, justice, and the American criminal justice system. If you’re ready to…
Race After Technology- Book review
Book Review: “Race After Technology: Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code” by Ruha Benjamin Hey tech junkies and social justice enthusiasts! I just finished reading “Race After Technology: Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code” by Ruha Benjamin, and I’m super excited to share my thoughts with you. This book is a real eye-opener…
What Is Due Process and Why Should We Care When It’s Ignored?
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t usually trend on X (although I deleted my account months ago) Instagram and Tiktok but absolutely should: due process. Sounds dry, right? But stay with me—this one concept is the reason you can’t just be thrown in jail because someone doesn’t like your haircut or the way you vote….
Zoe Saldana
NOTE: I used an AI writing tool. I am testing both its writing ability as well as its accuracy. My fulltime job is in a major global tech company and AI has been a passion of mine for the last couple of years. If you see a mistake- please point it out. We celebrate this…
Black History Month and A List of Afro-Latinos You Should Know.
Black History Month is a time to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of Black people in the United States. However, it is also important to acknowledge and celebrate the diversity within the Black community, including the Afro-Latino community. Afro-Latinos are individuals of African descent who hail from Latin American countries such as Cuba, the Dominican…
New Years Resolutions- Why Do We Make Them?
It’s that time of year again. The time when we reflect on the past twelve months and set our sights on the year ahead. For many of adults, that means making New Year’s resolutions. Popular resolutions include eating healthier, exercising more, quitting smoking, and spending less money. But despite our good intentions, the majority of…
Liz Cheney- The Fall From Grace?
Who is Liz Cheney? Liz is the daughter of former Vice President, Dick Cheney under George W Bush. She held a seat in the house of representative for Wyoming. She has a law degree and practiced law once upon a time. If you can connect the dots, she’s spent her entire life surrounded by politics…
A quick beginner’s guide to writing
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My Grandmother’s Hand- Book Review
My Grandmother’s Hands- Racialized Trauma and the Pathways to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies Author: Resmaa Menakem Published 2017 Summary: The author has taken the generational hand down of trauma and applied to bodies of people of color as well as applying it to both white bodies and police.His main over all arch is that…