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    Month: January 2016

    Review: Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda

    Oh my goodness. I absolutely adored this book. There are a lot of political and social issues that fit perfectly within the context of Becky Albertalli’s story.… Read more “Review: Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda”

    January 22, 2016January 22, 2016 by Love

    Racism has no context.

    Pretty recently I “rediscovered” Lupe Fiasco. By rediscovered, I mean he came up on shuffle while I was listening to my iPod. He’s a rapper that is… Read more “Racism has no context.”

    January 19, 2016January 19, 2016 by Love

    The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars

    It’s the busy season for professionals who work at universities and colleges. Right before all the students come back after their winter recess, there’s this little tradition… Read more “The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars”

    January 18, 2016January 18, 2016 by Love

    On Entitlement

    I am a woman. I am a person of color. I am black. These are only 3 aspects of my identity, but they are the most visible.… Read more “On Entitlement”

    January 5, 2016January 6, 2016 by Love

    I bought myself some bookshelves, y’all

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    Another one of my non alliterative loves, baseball.

    January 4, 2016January 3, 2016 by Love

    New Year, New You

    It’s a new year, 2016. This decade is almost over, and I still can’t tell you the difference between things published pre-2010 and post-2010. It’s all modern… Read more “New Year, New You”

    January 3, 2016 by Love

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