A Call for Inclusivity

Inclusivity and equality are ideals that we should continually strive for. One area where progress is urgently needed is transgender healthcare. Prioritizing trans healthcare is not just a matter of social justice; it’s a fundamental human right. Here are some compelling reasons why this issue should be at the forefront of our healthcare agenda. 1….

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4 Reasons to See King Kong Alive on Broadway

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When I heard about King Kong Alive on Broadway, I was a bit skeptical. How could the enormous looking gorilla conquer the Great White Way? I imagined it to be a more campy version of the movie. But, my curiosity got the best of me and decided to see it for myself. Taking the kids…

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5 Signs You Need Glasses

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My second grade teacher told my Mom that I was having trouble reading in class. “I think she needs glasses,” Miss Mathis said. My mom took me to the eye doctor to have my eyes checked and low and behold the optometrist confirmed my teacher’s diagnosis. I picked out frames and a cute case that featured…

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My Secret to Better Skin Care

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Is there really a secret to better skin care? I never had to worry about acne in high school. Actually, it wasn’t until I entered college when I noticed whiteheads popping up all over my face. It just so happened I was going through a bad breakup and entering the adult phase of my life….

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Valuable Lessons from Broadway’s Choir Boy

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Finding the perfect birthday gift for my husband is never easy. This year is no different. What do you get a guy who never wants anything, or appears to already have everything? After some research, I decided on Choir Boy, a story written by the Oscar winning author of Moonlight, Tarell Alvin McCraney. The show opened…

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How Journalism Career Compares to Online Dating

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People ask me questions about my career all the time. How do you find a job in TV? What inspired you to become a meteorologist? How do you deal with rejection? “It’s pretty complex,” I’d sometimes reply. The truth is my journalism career is like online dating. I equate filling out an online job application to filling out…

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Cobra Braid Curly Hair Tutorial

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I remember learning the cobra knot as a child growing up in Brooklyn. My siblings and I attended a summer day camp at P.S. 272 near Bayview houses. We learned all types of knots like the Chinese staircase and the Cobra knot with lanyards. So we decided to do the cobra braid on my daughter’s…

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Winter Curly Hair Routine Update

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Our curly hair routine varies depending on the time of year. Anastasia usually sports wash and gos during the spring and summer months. But everything changes when it comes to her winter curly hair routine. Moisture is key no matter the time or year. However, we focus more on keeping her curls very moisturized during…

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