What started with my admiration for the heroic 9/11 dogs Roselle and Salty—their bravery, loyalty, and companionship—has, in recent days, evolved into a desire to learn more about that day. This curiosity has become evident across my Facebook feed and has even influenced my YouTube recommendations. For the first time in my life, I’ve felt […]
This past weekend, I followed a Facebook conversation between two women writers I admire. The discussion was sparked by International Women’s Day (IWD), observed annually on March 8. Interestingly, one woman shared her decision not to celebrate, citing recent painful experiences with other women. The other countered, saying she would commemorate the day, particularly in
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I’m currently watching A Different World on Netflix. Previously, I had only seen short clips on YouTube, particularly those featuring some of my favourite characters, ‘Dwayne’ and ‘Whitley.’ The show, set at a fictional historically Black college or university (HBCU), explores critical social issues such as domestic violence, racism, AIDS, discrimination, and war. Four seasons
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A hilariously relatable meme video making the rounds on social media, with a wooden-mic-type impression, sarcastically highlights how grating last December’s anthem sounds when played in January. This particular course of the Amapiano 2024 hit Biri Marung—easily recognized by its catchy “cash kontant huh” hook—draws an amusing parallel to the natural ebb and flow of
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Almost three decades ago, I was born on a Tuesday. Last week marked the fifth time my birthday has fallen on a Tuesday since then. Ironically, this year also marks five years since I last worked. After much effort securing the role, I began my first job the day after my birthday, six years ago.
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