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Feb 23, 2022

Black and Average

The White family didn’t focus on excellence. I didn’t grow up with the expectation of becoming a doctor or lawyer. The White family that includes my great aunt that sang for the Queen, countless cousins that were the first Black Canadian to [insert position here], worked as hard as possible…

Writing

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Black and Average
Black and Average
Writing

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Jan 1, 2022

What I read in 2021

Even though I read 55 books in 2021, it was not a good reading year. It was hard to stay focused with the world falling apart. I was super picky with what I read and if something didn’t grab me within the first 100 pages, I gave up. I did…

Books

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What I read in 2021
What I read in 2021
Books

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Jun 19, 2021

MTV Icon: Janet Jackson — 20 years later, still iconic

Justin Timberlake and Chris Kirkpatrick swagger on stage to introduce NSYNC’s cover of ‘That’s the Way Love Goes,’ Justin, with a huge grin on his face, keeps shouting out that Janet is fine. Aaliyah, wearing a one shouldered belly top, hair shiny and bouncy, talks about the importance of Janet’s…

Essay

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MTV Icon: Janet Jackson — 20 years later, still iconic
MTV Icon: Janet Jackson — 20 years later, still iconic
Essay

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Apr 11, 2021

Why I Love K-Dramas

Falling deeply in love with BTS in 2019 opened the door for me to enjoy other aspects of Korean culture. When I’d tell people that I was a BTS fan, the next question I’d get is which Korean dramas I watched. Thanks to Netflix and recommendations from friends, I gave…

Personal

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Why I Love K-Dramas
Why I Love K-Dramas
Personal

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Mar 22, 2021

Writing accountability

I need to write more. I have opinions. I have feelings. I need to allow people to read what I write. So this is the space. Stay tuned.

New Blog

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New Blog

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