After I cut off my relaxed hair, reactions were swift. Some applauded my bravery. Others expressed displeasure: Was I trying to be a boy, was I gay? Read on
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Dream It’s been our dream to become a travel nurse since forever. So I wonder… Did we make it? Are we getting there? I wonder what school we ended up going to, what specialty did you pick? I know we’ve been interested in pediatrics, or even working in the ICU. But maybe you have led… Read on
A friend once told me that a real writer reveals their wounds and creates them into a masterpiece. A friend once told me that a real poet creates illusions within emotions to words. A friend once told me that a strong woman knows how to conquer even when their fears tend to evolve. A friend… Read on
Story by Jaylin Ellison/VOX Media Cafe Black is beauty. Black is strength. Black is intelligence. Black is excellence. Looking out upon the world, I have viewed numerous times the magnificence of black people. However, there are only certain things you can perceive and learn from the perspective of an outsider looking in. Being an insider… Read on
VOX ATL's Daya Brown opens the floor for Black Atlanta-area teen men to open up and share some of their stories about racism, toxic masculinity and homophobia. Read on
Though I’ve always dealt with mental health issues, 2020 and now 2021, have put a major strain on my mental well-being. And although I’ve been looking for a therapist for six months, I can’t seem to find one. Read on