By: Sahra Mohamed On June 19, 1865, more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and delivered General Order No. 3. This order declared all enslaved people in Texas free, impacting over 250,000 men, women, and children who had remained in slavery despite …
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By: Sahra Mohamed For decades, a corporate career path was viewed as the gold standard of success: go to school, get a job, keep your head down, maybe climb the ladder—maybe not. Stability was prized over passion, loyalty was expected to pay off, and persistence was believed to lead to a comfortable life. What once …
By: Sahra Mohamed This visual feature highlights the designers behind the iconic looks worn by Beyoncé throughout the Cowboy Carter tour so far. Each ensemble, sourced from the designers' official Instagram accounts, reflects the artistry, innovation, and storytelling that define this chapter of her creative journey. From intricate detailing to striking silhouettes, these pieces are …
By: Sahra Mohamed Advocating for yourself in a medical setting has become a form of protection. Whether it’s a routine checkup or a specialist consultation, patients must take an active role in their care to ensure they’re seen, heard, and treated appropriately. For people of color, especially Black, Indigenous, and Latino patients, self-advocacy can be …
By: Sahra Mohamed Los Angeles is experiencing a rise in protests against has the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, bringing nationwide attention to concerns over current immigration enforcement policies. These demonstrations are shedding light on many challenges, including ICE’s expanded use of private contractors, reports of unlawful deportations, and the ongoing humanitarian fallout …
By: Sahra Mohamed Nepotism in the entertainment industry is sometimes disguised as stories of hard work, but the reality tells a different story. The privileged access that children of celebrities and industry insiders get, cannot be ignored. Kate Winslet’s daughter, Mia Honey Threapleton, is actually using her dad’s last name but has chosen not to …
For decades, Hollywood sidelined Black voices, and restricted their storytelling. Recently, a generation of Black filmmakers hasn't just joined the mainstream, they’ve changed it. Directors like Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Barry Jenkins, Ava DuVernay, and the incomparable Spike Lee are pushing cinema beyond entertainment, reflecting the realities of race, identity, and power in America. Their …
By: Sahra Mohamed For millions of people across North America, living with allergies is a relentless battle against daily threats. For those who have experienced anaphylactic shock, the traumatic aftermath isn't just physical, it’s psychological too. Simple pleasures like dining out, attending social gatherings or even walking past a food truck, all carry calculated risks …
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