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My Experience in an Interracial Relationship
As the year comes to an end and holiday season is upon us, a lot of things cross my mind. This time period involves holiday parties, Christmas or Thanksgiving dinners, and overall spending quality time with friends and family. The […]
The Release of the Black Feminist Manifesto – A Tool For Change
Feminism is deemed to be a bad word. Terms such as ‘feminazi’ are associated with feminism. Simply put, if you identify as a feminist, you run the risk of being judged, bullied, or not accepted. Merriam-Webster defines feminism as, “The […]
Five Questions with Australian TCA Bec Whetham
You might know Australia as the Land Down Under or as the setting for “Finding Nemo,” but the country has much more to offer than just beautiful coastlines and catchy nicknames. According to the BBC News, Australia is the sixth […]
Learning a New Language is Vital to Living a Global Lifestyle
With almost 200 countries on Earth, it’s hard to imagine just how many languages are spoken worldwide. Several people believe English is the language that dominates. However, according to Ethnologue, English is not the most commonly spoken language. English ranks […]
The Universal Language of YouTube
Over the past decade, social media applications and websites have soared due to the growing rate of technology. It’s weird to think that just ten years ago flip phones existed. The time of having to type a number three times […]
MTV Producer Ali Baluch on the “Hyphenated Lifestyle”
Living between cultures can be confusing sometimes. If your parents were born in one country, but you were born and live in a different country, this can cause you to question what culture you ‘belong’ to. Both cultures are in […]
The Cross-Cultural Journey of Ali Baluch: An MTV Associate Producer
His Twitter is full of raw thoughts, his podcast is full of laughter, and his presence is full of charisma. When he’s not co-hosting a podcast in front of a Zayn Malik poster, you can find him as an associate […]
Hanal Pixan: El Dia de Los Muertos Celebration in Mexico
El Dia de los Muertos is a day full of colorful decorations and food to celebrate those that have passed. In Merida, Yucatan, the celebration is called Hanal Pixan. This is influenced by Mayan culture. Hanal Pixan lasts a total […]