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Censorship in the “Land of the Free”

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It isn’t a secret that books have a history of spreading unwanted information, messages, and propaganda. However, books are also a means to amplify the voices and visions of the oppressed, marginalized, and disenfranchised.

Transgender Representation in the Media

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The representation of a group of people in publicly accessible media may be the most important component in the way that group is viewed. This is especially true for transgender people.

Coming Of Age Story: Why Black Representation for Young Girls Matters

Cover of "Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur- Menace on Wheels" by Jordan Ifueko. Courtesy of afriwarebooks.com

The Power of Seeing Yourself

Valentine's Day: How To Feel Content When Single

Being Single on Valentine's Day illustration by Madison Gafford

Valentine’s Day brings advertisements galore of the types of presents you should buy, the type of gestures a man or woman should make and how the receiving party should react.

Love for “Romantasy”

Display at Onyx Storm book release party, Barnes and Noble, Livonia, Michigan, Jan. 1, 2025. Photo by Emily Kunzelman

Display at Onyx Storm book release party, Barnes and Noble, Livonia, Michigan, Jan. 21, 2025. Photo by Emily Kunzelman

Tweenage Wasteland: Why Young Girls Are Missing Out on This Vital Awkward Stage

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Growing up as a young girl is a misunderstood difficulty that only those who lived it can understand, particularly from the ages of nine to twelve, or the “preteen” era.

Third Places: Creating Unity in Community

Shashu Amen Ra leads African dance lessons at Concert of Colors festival in Detroit, July 18, 2024. Photo by Daniel Mears, The Detroit News (1)

Shashu Amen Ra leads African dance lessons at Concert of Colors festival in Detroit, July 18, 2024. Photo by Daniel Mears, The Detroit News.

Celebrity Endorsements of Political Candidates

(From left to right) Hulk Hogan, Amber Rose, Taylor Swift and George Clooney have all revealed who they will be endorsing. Credit- PA : AP

On September 10th, shortly after U.S.

Is Entrepreneurship Right For College Students?

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What is The American Dream? Business ownership. Entrepreneurship seems like a mountain to climb for some - others crave the work.

“What’s Happening in Congo?”

The Shabara artisanal mine, where cobalt and copper are dug out by hand, near the Congolese town of Kolwezi photo courtesy Washington Post

The Shabara artisanal mine, where cobalt and copper are dug out by hand, near the Congolese town of Kolwezi. Photo courtesy Washington Post.

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