We each have our favorite memories and things we’d love to recreate from our college years, and for me, that memory is having Shepard’s Pie for dinner with my then, closest friends. It was the energy of chattering BFF’s chowing down on loaded mashed potatoes while side-eyeing the day’s man crush. Yum! Shepard’s pie is … Continue reading Simple and Delicious Shepard’s Pie
Scene from a short film I had the pleasure of working on this summer. From since childhood I've enjoyed the craft. I remember playing the Virgin Mary on numerous occasions throughout elementary and junior high. I also played Principal McGee from Grease (1978) in my high school musical, and college was filled with student plays … Continue reading Just Ask Him
There are some things that you just shouldn’t live without and it's a fact-a part of life, whether you know it or not. Summer especially, is no exception, for it's the best time of the year to gather your must-haves and hit the road. Personally, I am very much attached to Lysol! It's one of … Continue reading Must-haves for Your Summer Travels
Ever felt tired just because? Or maybe you've noticed your mind drifting off more than normal? Or your friends are more prone to confessing their deepest secrets to you because well, you have no memory? Are you moody and not just during your menstrual cycle? Maybe your blood flow is heavier than before and your … Continue reading Hypothyroidism and its Effects on the Mind and Body
There's a special feeling you get whenever you've managed to concoct a meal with little to no direction. It isn't celebratory, it's a "man, I'd love to share this delicious dish with someone else besides my family" kind of feeling. This was how I felt after preparing this recipe and I hope you get the … Continue reading Recipe: Spicy Herb Lamb with Saffron Rice
I grew up in a household where the only gemstones celebrated were diamonds, emeralds, pearls, and rubies. Apart from these highly popular stones, I wasn't aware of the others that were used for not only fashion, but as a healing alternative to medicine, among other things. As I navigate through our modern society, I've discovered … Continue reading What I Experienced on My First Visit to a Healing Crystal Store
Season after season, networks introduce us to new characters and plots, gripping us to our screens with no point of return because we crave drama. Netflix and Amazon Studios have taken notice, and now they too, are getting in on the action! Gone are the days when we passively sat in front of our television … Continue reading Three Shows Worth Watching, if You Haven’t Already
Whether for good or for bad, religion often becomes the focal point of how we choose to live our lives at one point or another. In minority cultures, however, religion tends to play a much bigger role than simply "doing right by God." I was baptized Catholic and was raised in an Anglican household, but for … Continue reading Religion in Minority Cultures
It was in the fall of 2014, while in the midst of finishing up my homework, when I suddenly felt the urge to stop and take a break from my studies. I turned on Netflix, went through my recommended movies and came across a film titled, "The Hairdresser" from 2010. It was written by Laila … Continue reading Favorite Foreign Film and How It Relates to the Plus Size Community
Mass Media has truly evolved into an incredible voice and community, opening its doors to minorities, who's dreamt of entering this exclusive industry as much as their white peers have. From Rev. Peter Williams, Jr, who founded the first African-American newspaper in 1827 to Connie Chung, a long time Asian American Journalist, who has worked … Continue reading Minorities and the Mass Media
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