Mission trips help no one and nothing except your ego. Traveling internationally with the goal of helping an “underdeveloped country” has almost nothing to do with that country’s need for…
You can’t just make music anymore
In the age of digital streaming, artists are not getting paid. Music no longer speaks for itself. Streaming services such as Apple Music or Spotify are arguably one of the…
Gentrified poverty
Those who can most afford to dress—and live—any way they want are consciously emulating those who lack that freedom, making those people stuck in a situation wherein they are unwilling…
Cancel culture: One strike, you’re out!
Cancel culture is meant to uphold a certain level of accountability amongst society, but the standards have become a bit unrealistic. Political correctness is the newest obsession and cancel culture…
Black hair isn’t disruptive
The natural hair movement is one of great force and, for some, is not a choice but their reality. Unfortunately, companies and schools have not caught up with this embrace. …
Television is queer
The future of television is full of gays. Media representation of queer bodies is at an all-time high, and it shows no signs of stopping. According to GLAAD’s annual report,…
Caring for likes
Recording yourself giving money to the homeless or going to a protest and taking selfies is not activism—it’s a performance—and it’s toxifying our lives. Activism consists of efforts to dismantle…
Not suitable for viewing
The constant exposure to violent content through social media has led to desensitization among the youth. Acts of violence are widely shared on various social media platforms at a constant…
Anti-vaxxers and the 1%
Anti-vaxxers consists mainly of wealthy individuals who should honestly know better. The decision to not vaccinate your child—for either personal qualms or medical doubts—assigns you the label of an “anti-vaxxer.”…
5 reasons BuzzFeed totally sucks
The inner workings behind BuzzFeed’s rapidly produced content that secures their viral status is far from a well-oiled machine. The love for BuzzFeed is not small. From young kids to…
To pay or not to pay
Loan companies, regardless of the type—no-interest, small-scale loan programs like Afterpay and Affirm—are still sharks. Credit cards and small-scale loans are nothing new. Afterpay and Affirm, however, are newer, friendlier…