In 1980’s Harlem, the entirety of the queer community was hidden. In New York, the queer community survived in artful safe spaces of dance, creation, and expression. The drag ball scene is illuminated issues of race, gender, and sexual orientation faced by the marginalized communities of New York, and by extension, society as a whole.…
Glaucous A splendid shade of blue. 2. Malachite An emerald green and tourquiose mixture. 3. Eburnean Similar to the colour ivory but with more yellow tint. 4. Fulvous Reminds me of orange sunsets. 5. Razzmatazz A hot pink colour with a razzling dazzling name. 6. Mikado Almost the same colour of the magic school bus…
Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada are in the middle of a groundbreaking scandal. Two key members of his cabinet have resigned, citing alleged political interference in an active prosecution involving a multinational corporation. The Liberal members of the Justice Committee forcefully adjourning an emergency meeting with their majority vote, leading members of…
Spring is just around the corner and with spring will come some of the most anticipated movies of the year. Here is a list of movies (in order of release) that you will not want to miss! 1. Shazam! Although DC has a bad reputation with its movies, there has been significant improvement and Zachery…
Music is a powerful tool. Whether it’s a Bösendorfer piano, a Tenori-On (Google it!) or a Shekere from West Africa, music has moved and touched humans all throughout time. It tells stories (take a look at “Wade in the Water”, a song sung by African slaves who worked in the fields) and is true to…
Comics are a great way to reflect on life, laugh, and waste some time. XKCD is “a webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language.” The creator is Randall Munroe, and he posts life situations, diagrams, and the occasional absurd product advertisement. There are currently over 2100 comics on the website. Here are some of them.…
My poetry anthology. Enjoy! Florida Project (based on the movie The Florida Project) Disney World is a fiction Mickey Mouse ears hide a long forgotten road too ugly for tomorrow land We live in a shadowed town Everyone blinded by the shimmer of a fantasy castle Our only fantasy is getting out of here Billboards…
I’m no pro photographer, but like everyone, I love taking pictures on my phone. I’ve compiled a gallery of my favourite photos that I’ve taken, most, if not all, processed through VSCO. What can I say? Guess I’m basic. featured
Water covers over 70 percent of Earth, with 96.5% of it in oceans. However, 80 percent of the ocean is remains undiscovered. While 91% of marine organisms are yet to be described, here are some animals found in the marine and freshwater ecosystems. Anglerfish Anglerfish are carnivorous fish, with most species living in the deep…
With Captain Marvel Being released just a few days ago, and Avengers: Endgame being just around the corner, I thought it would be fitting to take a look at the top five Marvel Movies that have been released. 5. Captain America: Civil War All three Captain America movies were massive successes, but I chose this…
I know that there are loads of people who disagree with me on this, but in my opinion, dating your friends is a terrible decision. It may seem like a great plan from the outside, since you already know them better than anyone else, you know you care about them, and it’s not like you…
Today, I’ll be giving you a visual representation of the 13 Easter Eggs. I like the fact that Google decided to add these things, it makes the site a bit unique. Askew If you don’t know what ‘askew’ means, it just means not straight or not a leveled position. Crooked, if you will. By typing…
I began writing for Youth Are Awesome in 2013, when I was in the ninth grade. Now, I’m close to wrapping up my second year of University and will be turning 20 soon. This is the story of my YAA journey and beyond. When I walked into my first YAA meeting, I had no idea…
Here is why you should watch Roma!
Though I’ve been there many times, I felt that my most recent experience at the cat café in Kensigton was the loveliest. The Regal Cat Café is one of the most adorable establishments I’ve visited. It’s the perfect way to spend an afternoon (as long as you don’t have cat allergies that is). For those…