There has been a string of celebrity deaths recently, including Dolly Parton, Hayden Panettiere, and Tim Curry. Their deaths have sparked conversations about their legacies, the visibility they brought to Black and queer communities, and issues such as mental health, postpartum depression, addiction, domestic violence, and the pressures of growing up in the spotlight. While mourning alongside others on TikTok, I noticed something. My For You Page suddenly seemed to be filled with videos about...

Election season is upon us, and as a Minnesota voter, I feel a responsibility to share my experience with others. The voting process can sometimes feel overwhelming, confusing, or even discouraging, but I want readers to know that they are not alone. My hope is that by sharing what I have learned, we can encourage our friends, families, and neighbors to participate in the upcoming midterm election. Over this election season, I have learned that voting is much more than simply showing up at...

There was a recent discourse on social media regarding Somalis in Selma and the backlash it sparked among some Black Americans. It became a widely discussed topic within our team, and it echoed something I have been thinking about for a long time. There are divisions within parts of the Black diaspora. This is something I’ve understood for years through personal experience, observation, and conversation. The Black and African community at large is not always connected in the way we assume it...