Why I Started My Loc Journey — Why did I decide to start my locs? It is pretty simple. Like many Black girls and women across the diaspora, my hair and I have always had a love-hate relationship. If I’m honest, I hated my hair most of the time. I had a dislike for my hair because…

My Favorite Tracks From The Album — The rapper Offset recently released an album entitled “Set It Off.” Since its release, the album has received mixed reviews. Some appreciate the rapper’s first solo album since the death of group member Takeoff, while others find the majority of the songs underwhelming and expected from Offset. In my opinion…

Four Tips To Prevent A Style Funk — Cold weather has never been my ally for a plethora of reasons; one being clothes. As the chill of winter sets in, I find myself dreading the inevitable shift in my wardrobe. My winter style never fails to fall victim to a seasonal style funk. Struggling to seamlessly transition my…

18 Unforgetable Films About Blackness — Growing up as a Black girl with two cinephile parents instilled in me a deep appreciation for Black cinema and other films that center on the Black experience. In this curated list, you’ll find 18 films that have stayed with me, some since my childhood. Each of these movies feature…

10 Of My Favorites — Spanish is my second language, and one of my favorite aspects of falling in love with this language is delving into Hispanic culture. All my years of studying and living abroad have taught me one thing: Hispanic culture is as beautiful as it is diverse. I use films as a…

6 Of My Personal Favorites — Choice-based video games have emerged as a captivating genre that allows players to be fully immersed in the narrative of the game. These interactive experiences offer a unique blend of storytelling and decision-making, allowing gamers to shape the course of the plot through their choices, forcing players to really think…

10 Of My Favorite Animated Films — We are diving into the enchanting world of ten animated films that are my personal favorites. These timeless creations have left an indelible mark on the hearts of both young and old. …

And Its Similarities To Lolita Pt. 3 — This analysis is based solely on the anime and not the manga. Contains spoilers. Satō does not see herself as a “dirty adult,” despite being self-aware enough to realize her attraction is wrong because she doesn’t physically harm Shio. Dirty adult is a phrase mostly used by teenagers in…

And Its Similarities To Lolita Pt. 2 — This analysis is based solely on the anime and not the manga. Contains spoilers. Similar to Lolita, there is another perverted character that interacts with and plans to steal Shio from Satō. Taiyō Mitsuboshi is a high school student and one of Satō’s coworkers. He is assaulted by their…