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Category: Human Rights
Observations on developments in human rights, especially of Blacks and other minorities in America.
The Problem with Being an ‘Overachiever’
There is no such thing as an “overachiever” – just jealous “underachievers” trying to throw shade.
How to Deal with Misogyny on Social Media
You know your mother is a woman, too – right?
I Cancelled My 2017 Travel Plans Due to the Executive Order
A timeline of how the 2017 executive order on immigrant has affected my family, my business, and personal freedoms.
The Lingering Curse of America’s Manifest Destiny
When republican ideology backfires…
Trump Showed me America’s True Colours
This year, red is very telling.
Kinky Locks – too Naughty for Corporate America
In the corporate world, many of us are forced to ditch our natural hair, because corporate thinks our kinky locks are too naughty for regular business operations…
The Dark Side of Paradise
This post will offend a lot of people – and that’s okay. Sometimes people need to be offended.
Having our boundaries tested forces us to rethink and reconsider some of the things we have come to accept as normal and acceptable.
I must have been eight or nine when it happened…
The Power of Assumptions: Notorious for a Day
The most dangerous weapon we carry around with us is ‘assumptions’.
How to Not Get Raped in College
Originally posted on COLLEGE MATE:
You’ve likely heard of the amazing experiences that come with college life: great sports programs, fun parties, freedom, amazing opportunities to network, and of course, obtaining a degree in your field. But at College Mate, we want to prepare you for real life, by sharing both the good and the bad. One…
Police Rescue 17-Year-Old Girl from Sex Offender
Thanks to a tip from Second Life Chattanooga, police rescued a 17-year-old girl from the clutches of a sex offender and alleged human trafficker. Reports say an undercover officer made contact with the girl via a phone number posted on an ad on Backpage.com. He then arranged to meet with her under the pretext of sex in exchange…
Pimp Pleads Guilty to Human Trafficking
A pimp in Massachusetts pleaded guilty to charges of human trafficking this year. The charges follow a joint investigation launched by the Attorney General’s Office and the Boston Police, four years ago. Some of the charges levied against Michael Leoney include sexual servitude, conspiracy to traffic persons for sexual servitude, and deriving support from prostitution. His brother, Shaun Leoney,…
