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Vol. 2 Issue 7 Out Now


The Disease Of Fatphobia
I recently saw on the cover of a newspaper one of the most ridiculous headlines ever. The headline read: This Year’s 50 Best & Worst...
Charde Goins
Aug 4, 20216 min read


Is There An Ongoing Loneliness Pandemic?
Sure, there is no point in arguing that people are not lonely, especially from the wear and tear effect Covid-19 has had on the world...
Charde Goins
Aug 2, 20214 min read


Five Things I Do To Deal With Post-Covid-19 Anxiety
Even though the world is gradually going back to the way it was before the covid-19 haze, the impact of Covid-19 on individual well-being...
Charde Goins
Jul 28, 20213 min read


Consent Kills No Vibe!
It is a relief to see that people have started engaging in conversations about consent culture and hold one another accountable. Having...
Charde Goins
Jul 21, 20214 min read


5 Interesting Hobbies to Take Up This Summer
Learning to do something by oneself is not always easy, especially given that we are conditioned to turn everything we do into something...
Charde Goins
Jul 5, 20213 min read


Self-Portrait as an Old Soul
a poem… We waded through history with whistles and humming that rose from the downpour of love. We watched morning from our horizon cloth...
Charde Goins
Jun 8, 20211 min read


Honoring the Deceased: Has Technology and the Media Changed how we Mourn the Dead?
(Image downloaded from unsplash.com. Originally uploaded by Zinko Hein on March 11, 2021) In a recent class at Haverford College, we...
Charde Goins
Jun 5, 20214 min read


The Complexion Chronicles: “Destiny”
Photo by Lucas Alves “The best of both worlds”. That’s a compliment that I receive with ease As I bleed red But all they see is my skin...
Charde Goins
Jun 2, 20212 min read


The Complexion Chronicles: “Nayshawn”
Photo by Mwabonje All jokes aside You harm me The stares are my judge and jury The executioners made a “mistake” Am I cursed? My melanin...
Charde Goins
Jun 2, 20211 min read


The Complexion Chronicles: “Aja”
4TH FINGERSTUDIOS To the root The drip of the fruit How does the burning cream flow more than the water? The burning and yearning it...
Charde Goins
Jun 2, 20211 min read


Case of An Ex: Keep Your Cool With a Hater
Oh, exes. Such a wonderful thing to keep us humble in our current relationships. The social media DMs, disrespect to our faces, let’s not...
Charde Goins
Mar 1, 20214 min read


"Give Me Some Space!" : Establishing and Maintaining Autonomy In Relationship
The Old Ball And Chain Without The Ring You ever have that special someone you cannot imagine yourself without, but asking your...
Charde Goins
Mar 1, 20217 min read


Black Love: A Revolution of History Full of Being Unapologetically Black
Photo by Shingi Rice on Unsplash When we look at TV shows or films, how is Black love portrayed? Ultimately, I saw it for the first time...
Charde Goins
Feb 22, 20213 min read


The Read: A Safe Space for Queer Folk
Throughout my years of attending a predominately white high school, there rarely seemed to be anyone I could turn to in times of rage and...
Charde Goins
Feb 12, 20212 min read


Fried Food Alternatives for the Black Community
Among African-American adults, nearly 48 percent are clinically obese (including 37.1 percent of men and 56.6 percent of women....
Charde Goins
Feb 12, 20212 min read


What is a Vaccine: The Breakdown
Vaccines have a long history of being a great benefit to the world, helping cure diseases and viruses. Even with their long history,...
Charde Goins
Feb 6, 20212 min read


Fast-Food Chains Disproportionately Target Black Communities
Photo by Erik Mclean on Unsplash When I make my drive to the grocery store, I tend to pass many new, innovative restaurants. Many of them...
Charde Goins
Feb 4, 20212 min read


A Thin Line Between He and She
Photography by Magda Ehlers Who you are is initially determined at birth by your parents, the toys they have you play with, the clothes...
Charde Goins
Feb 4, 20215 min read


Police Brutality on Social Media Impacts Black Trauma Responses
https://www.today.com/health/what-racial-trauma-how-black-therapists-are-helping-patients-cope-t184880 2020 was a year full of racial...
Charde Goins
Feb 3, 20213 min read


This is Where I Need To Be
It was 10 o’clock at night and cold. I was 6.5 years old, hopping out of the comfort of my grandfather’s car with my mother. While...
Charde Goins
Feb 3, 20217 min read
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