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Oh, Weeping Willow, what secrets do you behold? silent cries and stolen kisses among the faded sunsets and slurred speeches? Do the declarations underneath render love? or do your leaves bare the truth, watered by the blood of heartache? Oh, Weeping Willow, what have you seen? Trying times prevail but your roots run deep. Steading in the earth, holding strong. A bitter fate many will face, yet, the sweetness of your love drips with every fall. like fruit, you ripen. enduring

I’ve been watching The Gilded Age on HBO Max and am excited for the new season to come out. If you aren’t familiar, here’s a quick synopsis: The Gilded Age is a historical drama set in New York during the Gilded Age era of the United States. Think Vanderbilt, railroads, the emergence of steel, and factory work. Some characters are historically accurate, such as Caroline Astor, a reflection of the socialite of the same name who ruled New York. While other characters, like Geor

another day, another dollar. i made it to work today. a nickel for my time, and a penny for my thoughts. but the penny was discontinued, so do i stay or do i go? another day, another dollar. but, this one’s my last, and I gotta make it stretch so I’m not past due on my rent. another day, another dollar. PING I forgot about that subscription! i guess there goes my rent. another day, another dollar— still broke. but i made it to work today. ten minutes early in fact. why? you m

The snow has been coming down for hours, and it doesn’t seem as if it is going to stop any time soon. The snowflakes are easily visible despite my need for glasses and are tapping against my ac unit obnoxiously. Or is that the birds trying to peck their way out of the cold while simultaneously taunting my cat? The storm brought us together today. And by “us” I mean my cousins. Too afraid of being left alone in the snow, we’re under the roof of my grandmother's home, surrounde

Okay, I have a secret to share. Are you ready? Are you sure you’re ready? I enjoy the benefits of gentrification. To an extent, okay? I enjoy having access to my PureBarre classes and acai bowl immediately after, all within a fifteen-minute walk from my apartment. I really do. The thing is, I don’t feel comfortable knowing that this leisure comes at the cost of pushing out native residents of a [insert a random city name here]. Oftentimes, these residents are Black people an

My love and disappointment for the US The American Spirit has been lost. The Spirit of anger, of disgust, and faith in one's ability has been lost amongst the citizens of the United States. Growing up in Pennsylvania during my formative years inspired a childlike wonder for my relationship with History. I had the luxury of being able to visit historical landmarks such as Betsy Ross’ home, President James Buchannan’s Wheatland, and the battleground of Gettysburg. Having field

On Friday, June 20, 2026, was the Fourth Annual “United We Heal” Film Festival in Philadelphia, PA. Located at Underground Arts, the festival showcased 11 storytellers whose work is centered around social justice, community issues, and often the ins and outs of Black livelihood. The films were all moving as they brought the audience to tears, laughter, and even the edge of their seat in featured films such as “Flesh & Spirit” by Tiffany Lupien, “Laundry” by Alterik Miller, a