Throughout my life, the diversity of my multiple identities has allowed me to view the world differently. It has given me a purpose to care for communities that are impacted intersectionally – from needing a better world. It has forced me to not compartmentalize social justice issues, bias, or hate; instead, to figure out ways to use to my wounds as fuel.
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6 Wellness Tips To Live Out Your Fullest Potential
Wellness living is embracing a lifestyle that benefits your mind, body, and soul.
A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: The Struggles Of Muslim Youth Today
What we need now is to understand each other. A single youth realizing where he belongs, here, on this side of civilized society—could make for a world of change in the future.
Ponyride: A Haven for Detroit’s Small-Scale Makers
Detroit has long been a city of makers, and this hands-on, DIY spirit today encompasses far more than just its automotive sector.
Note To Self: Choose Community Over Competition
Why work against those who have the same passions as we do when we can work together? In a world as crazy as the one we live in, we should feel relieved when we meet someone who shares our interests, not threatened.
This Admirable Designer & Coder Is Using His Business To Help Solve The Problems Of His Community
A true humanitarian for his community, this graphic designer is helping local visionaries and mission-driven organizations bring their ideas to life with his new business.
From Detroit & Flint: “We’re OK”
Detroit and Flint have made national headlines almost daily for the last several weeks. Still, Detroit and Flint residents know they’ll be okay. Eventually, as they continue to work hard and find solutions to their issues, things will be better.