The Declaration of Independence and Today

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Juneteenth: My Learning Continues

It seems a lot of people did not know about the history of Juneteenth, including myself. I knew it was a celebration for the freedom of slaves, but that was about it. In my quest to listen and learn more about black history, I dove into educating myself on the significance of this day.

Dark Clouds of Racism: Black Lives Matter

In the past two weeks, I have felt as if there were a dark cloud hovering over my brain and body. Restlessly, I have been attempting to keep myself occupied, because doing nothing means I will sit on my phone. Regardless of what social media platform I use, the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement covers my feed.