Recently, I was lucky enough to head to Europe for the summer vacation of my dreams. From Paris to Milan, we covered 5 cities in 14 days, and I learned a lot, took in the sights, and had a fantastic time! Eiffel Tower as seen at night As with any vacation, we had our fair…
Everyone knows that February 14th is Valentine’s Day; the day where movie theatres, restaurants and virtually every other thinkable “date location” are filled to the brim. Little do many people know about the origins of the day and the unfortunate tale of St. Valentine, the saint whose feast day is celebrated that same day, and…
My father had been missing for more than seven days. That was one hundred and sixty-eight hours that I had been without a father. That was ten-thousand and eighty minutes that I had cared for my young siblings alone. My name is Ishmamel Beah. I was born a slave and I will die a slave.…