Have you ever been blindsided by the realization that you were just entertainment? Often, people have entire narratives in their minds about relationships, how they should go, and who the other person should be. It's in those narratives that some of us get caught and hurt for not living up to the character written for us. Let's explore some potential lines of demarcation that separate those seeking love from those lusting after romance.
Up Next in Season 1
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Whose Narrative is it Anyway?
There have been plenty of stories told and written about us. Some of those stories have cast us into darkness, while others have carried us to freedom. Stories have the power to shape perception. The perception others have of us and the perception we have of ourselves. What does it mean to contro...
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YNs WILL SAVE The World
The world is on fire and the country is on the verge of imploding. When the battles between politicians turn to wars in the streets... When it's time to lace up the boots and fight... Who can honestly say they're ready? My argument would say YNs. This polarizing group of young Black people may b...
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No More Martins. No More Malcolms.
Often, American history is taught through stories of tragedy and heroism. The same could be said for the history of Africans in the United States. Our history is usually reduced to a few political heroes and their tragic endings. This style of storytelling often erases local movements and the con...
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