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Confessions of a Working Zillenial

Enjoy my writing? Consider subscribing to my new mailing list! — I am a proud Zillenial — born in the late 90s, the bridge between two generations. We possess the knowledge of dial up internet, but we have no recollection of iconic 90s R&B artistry. (In my opinion, we were robbed.) I have always felt that ‘zillenials’ don’t get enough love…

Women

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Confessions of a Working Zillenial
Confessions of a Working Zillenial
Women

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Published in Age of Awareness

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When A Black Woman Writes for the Public

How the power of the pen helps me to empower others — The support shown for my writing this year has affirmed me of a closely held truth: I like putting words together and I always have. I abide by the gospel of Toni Morrison who once said, “If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written…

Women

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When Black Women Write for the Public
When Black Women Write for the Public
Women

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Published in Age of Awareness

·Dec 1, 2022

What The Sex Lives of College Girls Teaches Us About Student Debt

Mindy Kaling’s new show makes a case for student debt forgiveness. — Last year, a friend of mine introduced me to one of the few shows on television that documents college life through the lens of young women: The Sex Lives of College Girls. …

Women

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What The Sex Lives of College Girls Teaches Us About Student Debt
What The Sex Lives of College Girls Teaches Us About Student Debt
Women

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Published in Age of Awareness

·Nov 21, 2022

The Price of Not Knowing Your Place

When an unparalleled opportunity turns into a painful reminder — Last Thursday, we met Jon Stewart. As he graced the stage, his demeanor felt familiar, perhaps because it was. And that is why when given the opportunity to meet him, we found ourselves waiting to do so at a private reception. As we inched through the line of students, we…

Racism

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The Price of Not Knowing Your Place
The Price of Not Knowing Your Place
Racism

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Nov 4, 2022

The Opportunity of a Lifetime

It’s official. The biggest book publisher is betting on me. — I am often told that I do not stop and smell the roses so today, I am going to take my time with this announcement and then I’m going to run off and have a good cry: Portfolio Books/Penguin Books and Merry Sun are trusting me with the task of…

Books

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The Opportunity of a Lifetime
The Opportunity of a Lifetime
Books

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Published in Age of Awareness

·Oct 31, 2022

The Trojan Horse of College Admissions

Banning Affirmative Action has nothing to do with merit — On October 31, 2022, the Supreme Court will hear challenges to the use of affirmative action in Harvard University’s admissions process. A key argument being made by opponents of affirmative action in both the general public and media is that race should be removed from consideration in college and university…

Education

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The Trojan Horse of Higher Education
The Trojan Horse of Higher Education
Education

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Published in Momentum

·Sep 29, 2022

The Two Tales of Higher Education

A visit to North Carolina becomes a lesson in Higher Education Inequality — A week ago, I visited the first Historically Black College or University for women in the United States, Bennett College. The college itself is landmark, a beautiful representation of Black women, and a hallmark of Greensboro. The women who attend and teach at the college are known as the Bennett…

Education

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The Two Tales of Higher Education
The Two Tales of Higher Education
Education

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Published in Age of Awareness

·Jun 19, 2022

What Juneteenth Reveals About Corporate America

The public blunders about Juneteenth are endemic to a larger trend of anti-Black racism — A couple weeks ago, Walmart began selling Juneteenth flavored Ice Cream. Yes, you read that right. The flavors mimicking Afro-centric colors paired with corresponding branding that set Twitter ablaze. Following the backlash, Walmart quickly pulled the holiday-themed ice cream flavor from shelves. A lesson that seemingly other companies failed to…

Corporate Culture

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What Juneteenth Reveals About Corporate America
What Juneteenth Reveals About Corporate America
Corporate Culture

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Published in Age of Awareness

·Jun 8, 2022

America’s Student Debt Crisis Begins and Ends With Black Women

Why focusing on Black women with Student Debt helps everyone — For the past decade, the student debt amongst Americans who pursue higher education has swelled to 1.75 trillion dollars shared among 45 million people. To put that into perspective, 13 percent of the population has student debt. Throughout the year, people have debated whether forgiving student debt is the best…

Student Loans

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America’s Student Debt Crisis Begins and Ends With Black Women
America’s Student Debt Crisis Begins and Ends With Black Women
Student Loans

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May 10, 2022

I Survived the First Year of Graduate School. Here’s What I Learned.

Why the First Year Matters beyond classes — I’m at the end of my first year, and I have much to reflect on. Most importantly, how a year filled with challenging courses (and simultaneously life-changing circumstances) shaped me into the researcher that I know I can be. Perhaps more, I learned how and why the first year is…

Academia

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I Survived the First Year of Graduate School. Here’s What I Learned.
I Survived the First Year of Graduate School. Here’s What I Learned.
Academia

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Anna Gifty

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