In the 2020 Oscar-nominated drama “Minari,” the Yi family moves from California to rural Arkansas to create a new start for their family. But this film captures more than just a typical hardworking immigrant story. “Minari” encompasses the grit and perseverance, while gracefully balancing the dynamic of financial struggles, everyday adversities, to the resilience of… Read on
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The power of self-destruction leaves a soul empty, pleading for life through gasps of air. The transformation of self-destruction hinders the mind from becoming unstoppable. Though the healing of self-destruction brings the mind, body, and soul into transcendence of their purpose. A wise friend once told me that faith is sometimes walking blindly. Life could… Read on
If you identify as a female, you probably think there’s no way you can be sexist. The prospect of gender equality would come easily to a person who suffers from the lack of it, right? A common misconception. I myself thought so too. But after hearing this phrase, “internalized misogyny,” all over the media, I… Read on
March 13, 2020. The day schools across the country declared they were closing for what seemed to be just two weeks, but wound up becoming twelve months. Over the course of the past year, I’ve been able to spend the time focusing on myself. I have been able to spend the time to get myself… Read on
Our relationship is like new shoes Clean, a little tight, and we avoid messes See, that wouldn’t be a problem but It’s been three years and walking still Hasn’t come easy I still scrunch my toes to make room for you I’ve been wearing these shoes since before my freshman year in high school I’ll… Read on
The much anticipated single and music video “MONTERO” (Call Me By Your Name) by artist Lil Nas X is finally here and does not disappoint. While the song has many amazing lyrical references, we’re gonna dive deep into the visual symbolism of the “MONTERO” video and what makes this an amazing piece for queer people… Read on
