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In My Feelings

By Jason Frederick I grew up the youngest of three sons. I'm guessing that by the time I was 12 years old, both of my big brothers had told me on separate occasions that they didn't see any point in emotions or that emotions make you weak. My dad characterized taking actions based on your […]

Their Personal Stories: Commemorating the Character and Courage of Black Heroes-Part I

By Chase Breimeier During Black History Month, we have the opportunity and privilege to celebrate and honor the Black and African Americans who have worked courageously to push our nation toward a brighter future. In remembering these individuals, however, our society tends to focus primarily on their accomplishments while often neglecting to understand their personal […]

It’s All About You: 5 Ways to Grow in Your Self-love Journey

By Melissa Douglass A simple, yet impactful line from J. Cole’s 2013 hit “Crooked Smile” had to be one of the most quoted lines from a song that year. Why? “Love yourself, girl, or nobody will” in a single line advocated for self-love and self-acceptance through hip-hop which historically has perpetuated the expectation of perfectionism; […]