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Why the 5 main critiques of Meghan’s Oprah interview are so telling of the maladies in our society

According to some of the British coverage, accusing someone of racism seems to be a bigger crime than racism itself. This type of media response encourages more people to not speak out if they experience racism … Continue readingWhy the 5 main critiques of Meghan’s Oprah interview are so telling of the maladies in our society

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The truth about women’s empowerment is deeper than what meets the eye

True deep empowerment comes when you act and are seen as an autonomous being. I wish I could say it’s all in your hands, but it can’t and never will be — the paradox of empowerment for any group of people is it’s both taken and given. And sometimes the best we can do is just snatch the piece that we can take for ourselves. … Continue readingThe truth about women’s empowerment is deeper than what meets the eye

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A brown girl note on the 2020 election and Trump’s popularity

If you are a brown girl wondering what you can do to help our cause in the world, one of the most fundamental things is the pursuit of excellence in whatever field you are in. Strive to be the best. Be impeccable. Be articulate. Do your research diligently. Prepare. Read. Be as educated as possible on whatever you need to talk about. Go the extra mile. … Continue readingA brown girl note on the 2020 election and Trump’s popularity

Consuming content versus retaining insights: an important distinction and how-to guide

A few years ago, I used to measure myself on how many books I read. The goal was to get through as many as quickly as possible, and to get through “smart-sounding” books just for the sake of having said I’d read something that was in the NY Times best-seller list, or that was on a “smart” topic like Artificial Intelligence…now I favor quality over quantity … Continue readingConsuming content versus retaining insights: an important distinction and how-to guide