Dazmine

What Makes a Community Feel Like Home?

What Makes a Community Feel Like Home? Think about a place where you truly felt like you belonged. It probably wasn’t because of the buildings or the streets. It was…
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Can You Spot Misinformation Online? It’s Harder Than You Think

Can You Spot Misinformation Online? It’s Harder Than You Think You’ve probably seen it happen. Someone shares a post with a shocking headline. The comments explode. People start arguing, reposting…
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Why Are We So Scared to Be Bored?

Be honest; When was the last time you were actually bored? Not scrolling on your phone. Not watching Netflix. Not listening to music. Just sitting there with nothing to do.…
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Wait… Strawberries Aren’t Actually Berries?

I know… I had the same reaction. How can something called a strawberry not actually be a berry? It sounds made up, but it’s actually true. Most of us grow…
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More Than a Policy: What Ending Haiti’s TPS Really Means

When most people hear the words Temporary Protected Status (TPS), they think of an immigration policy. But behind those three words are hundreds of thousands of people whose lives have been…
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The Importance of Self-Care: Why Slowing Down Matters

When people hear the words “self-care,” they often think of face masks, vacations, or expensive spa days. While those things can absolutely be forms of self-care, I think we sometimes…
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When Anti-Racism Is Convenient: Are We Supporting the Cause or the Moment?

In 2020, after the murder of George Floyd, millions of people around the world joined Black Lives Matter protests, shared resources, donated money, and flooded social media with messages demanding…
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250 Years of America: Has Freedom Reached Everyone?

This Fourth of July, the United States celebrated 250 years since declaring its independence. Across the country, people gathered for fireworks, parades, and celebrations honoring the nation’s history and the…
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Sports, Race, and Politics: The Jaxson Dart and Abdul Carter Controversy

Sports have often been connected to larger social and political conversations, and a recent controversy involving New York Giants teammates Jaxson Dart and Abdul Carter is a perfect example. What…
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The Terry Pitchford Case

Racism within the criminal justice system continues to be a major issue in the United States, and a recent Supreme Court case has brought this topic back into the national…
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