African Americans are constantly stereotyped based on narratives from years ago. Why?  A stereotype is a belief about a group of people that is misrepresented or over-exaggerated to the point that it becomes harmful. For centuries, African Americans have been stereotyped in ridiculous ways, from what they eat to how they talk. This made me question whether these stereotypes have any truth to them or if they just come from ignorance. One of the most common stereotypes I hear i

Twas’ was the year of Pokémon Go, Snapchat filters (especially the dog filter – still a fan a decade later), Drake, and Stranger Things. But beyond chokers and trends, 2016 was a time when the future still felt open. Today, we live with a constant sense of dread; we carry stress on our shoulders instead of animal hats on our heads (IYKYK).  2016 was the peak area of social media just before being on social media turned into doom scrolling. Back then, you could simply log off

Not right as in good. Right as in a never-ending conservative pipeline. ​My morning routine in 2020, like many others, consisted of this: wake up and instantly start posting political statements online. Fast forward to 2025, and after our last election, the culture is no longer leaning right; it has fallen. If you told me this after the 2020 election, I would’ve laughed. Loudly. And then blocked you. The crazy part though, is that it isn’t just the politics. It’s the vibes. T

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