Sacrifice

During a S.A.S.Y. (Sisters Achieving Sisterhood in Youth) meeting that took place at Morgan State University, we had a sister circle. S.A.S.Y. is a big sister little sister program where we mentor high school females through any problems that they may have. A sister circle is where we talk with the little sisters about different subjects such as, relationships, college, boys, and other things.  Read More »

Deciding to join the naturopathic profession definitely requires me to make mature sacrifices in the life of my family. I must scrutinize my finances, postpone plans for children, uproot my family, abandon the theatre, leave a President Barack Obama administration, and conquer general anxieties.  Read More »

I am sitting with my mom, she won't leave me in my room alone, supposedly she missed me so much that both my parents started watching KBS (we get it for free, don't jinx me- I love my Korean obsession). The end of year award shows were coming on, and them watching it, scared and angered my sister...

I was happy.  Read More »

I want to keep this short seeing as I might have my messed up family coming soon to celebrate the Islamic religious holiday of Eid al-Adha. Therefore, this might just be an overview and small summary of what this day means to a Muslim and should mean to all Muslims.  Read More »

The original statues were basic statues. As complaints increased and desire for soldiers to appear as they did in war fostered greater support, change occurred. In addition, as communities started to populate and grow, there was a desire to have monuments with units of active soldiers erected.  Read More »

The draft and Selective Service process for all U.S. soldiers as well as African-American soldiers can only be understood and recognized by those who truly cared about the lives of the young men and women sent to Viet Cong to fight the internal and external enemy. I find that the enemy is determined by the experience of the person.  Read More »

Fill up your water bottle and get ready for an awesome way to help provide kids in Africa with clean water. For the next couple of weeks, I challenge you to drink only water. No juice, no soda, no sports drinks, no (gasp!) coffee, no Jamba Juice—nothing but water for two weeks.  Read More »

In one of my classes, the subject of marriage has come up several times as a tangential topic of discussion. Being 21, and newly married myself, I took a keen interest. One particular issue has been raised that got under my skin: prenuptial agreements.  Read More »