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There’s No Shame In Being Scammed 

“One thing that really bothers me is that the people who got conned seem to feel humiliated and ashamed — similar to how many people feel ashamed when they have been sexually assaulted. This is not something to feel ashamed … Continue reading

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Young Black woman

“As I came into myself as a young Black woman, I realized there’s a whole type of person and human experience that is just not onscreen. That really pushed me toward what I do now, which is tell stories about … Continue reading

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Poetry

For, after all, put it as we may to ourselves, we are all of us from birth to death guests at a table which we did not spread. The sun, the earth, love, friends, our very breath are parts of … Continue reading

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Identity

Writing an article about my autism changed my life. I embraced my identity and see it as an asset. I no longer needed to explain to myself. Maybe I didn’t get certain jobs or dates as a result of sharing … Continue reading

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Banking Security

Add two-factor authentication everywhere you can Yes, it is annoying to spend an extra 10 seconds waiting for a text or authentication alert when you log in to your email or bank account. But it’s the best way to secure … Continue reading

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