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During one’s teenage years, a common area of thought is in regards to potential careers for one’s future. When thinking about this, it can be useful to explore your interests in order to discover more about a choice that fits. For example, there are many options for someone interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and…
On average, 30 million people each year attempt to learn a new language. From experience and observation, learning a new language intrigues people. While doing so, people often expect rapid results. In reality, learning a new language requires time, dedication and patience. Set Realistic Goals According to research, some of the easiest languages to learn…
“Love yourself in every possible way” are the littlest words that could teach us a lot about the significance of reflecting on our capabilities and strengths. I believe a lot of people sometimes underrate their potential as their minor flaws become dominating in their thoughts. I have experienced this feeling before various times, but now…
Science has always been a fascinating topic to the human mind. Therefore, I believe it is important to recognize some amazing scientific contributions made by Black women this February. Many of these scientific contributions have been quite influential to society and have allowed mainstream projects, such as NASA missions, to be possible. All of these…
Martin Luther King Jr was an influential person in Black history. He led the movement to end segregation and counter prejudice in the United States through the means of peaceful protest, and his speeches have left a lasting impact on many people. His “I have a dream” speech is his most famous speech. It called…
Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. – Charlie Parker, legendary jazz saxophonist Introduction If you listen to music, you would have definitely encountered jazz sometime in your life, whether it be in the form of rock, R&B, hip-hop, or pop music. Perhaps you were even in the Jazz Band at school.…
Lets talk about the super soaker; the 2011 toy of the year and member of the Toy Hall of Fame. The Creation Lonnie Johnson grew up as the epitome of those insanely skilled kids you see innovating from childhood. He later became an Airforce and NASA engineer. While working on a water-based refrigerator system for…
The past two years have been difficult and unprecedented. One thing that can help is finding joy in small things. These mochi brownies are perfect for chocolate lovers looking for a simple recipe. This recipe is modified from @Michaelligier’s “Squishy Mochi Brownies” on Instagram. Ingredients: 5 tbsp butter 2 eggs 1.5 tsp baking powder 1…
Calligraphy can be a creative way of brightening up a handmade card, adding a bit of spice to your bullet journal, or personalizing a gift. Although it takes a bit of practice, with the right tools and a bit of time, you’ll be a calligraphy expert in no time! Things you’ll need to get started:Crayola…
Basic economic theory as we know it today is based heavily on a series of generalizations about how people act. That looks like describing the movement of prices in response to changes in supply. It also looks like looking at how government spending would affect the unemployment rate. Today, the models economists use to predict…
The segregation of individuals has been practiced for decades. It is an act that one certainly should not be proud of and did not stop witnesses of the event from standing up. The domination that the black community faced was horrendous and is something that should not repeat in history. Although the fight for the…
Explorers Christopher Columbus “Oh Captain, liars out there call you cruel and greedy, You ‘chop hands off when natives don’t give gold up freely.’ Truth is you helped Tainos beat those cannibals And rightly sent some back to Spain as criminals. You’ve always been a man of God and great conviction— No lasting hatred, creeping…
Now let me preface this by saying that I have never been good at baking. In fact, I was only marginally better at mixing the ingredients than my brothers, who both preferred to simply be there for the finished product. Whether it was spilling yet another bowl of flour, or managing to crack not just…
Nearing the end of the week, many of us begin to run out of groceries and more importantly, our patience. When this happens in my house, the dish I make is Thai red curry. It’s a simple curry dish that is comforting, effortless and most importantly, a great way to get rid of leftovers. Today,…
This year we acknowledge all Black scholars and medical practitioners who have created an influential impact in our lives today. As the 2022 theme of Black History Month is Black Health and Wellness, we focus on Black individuals who made a difference in medicine with their discoveries and accomplishments. I have always been motivated by…