‘I Have a Dream’: reading Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech for the first time

Of course, everyone has learned about Martin Luther King Jr. in school. Growing up, I remember reading his I Have a Dream speech in part with my third grade classmates and believing to my little self that racism didn't exist anymore, and that we weren't in the times that Dr. King was in during the… Continue reading ‘I Have a Dream’: reading Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech for the first time

ARMY: my experience stanning BTS on Twitter

WARNING: This post contains screenshots and talk about doxxing, harrassment and death threats targeted to other fans for largely racial purposes. If this in any way makes you feel uncomfortable, please do not read! This piece is STRICTLY about ARMYs, BTS's fandom. Yes, I know NOT ALL ARMYs are dirt bags who dox black women… Continue reading ARMY: my experience stanning BTS on Twitter

Just Mercy: movie review

In his early 20s, while outside eating a piece of chicken and awaiting the arrival of a friend, Jade Brown—who is now 43 and a talented executive chef, father and businessman alongside his wife in Houston, Texas—recalls to me hearing police sirens and seeing police cars—"six or seven of them" in his words—stop in front… Continue reading Just Mercy: movie review

Agust D is back at it again with music to make you think.

Let's ignore the fact Yoongi lied to us about not releasing his highly anticipated mix-tape anytime soon. But, let's focus on the fact that on May 22nd (in Texas for me) that Yoongi undeniably blessed us with another portfolio of pure and honest art; something the world is lacking severely. Writing this post is hard.… Continue reading Agust D is back at it again with music to make you think.

I listened to All About Luv by Monsta X and boy was I impressed

When I heard my OG K-pop group Monsta X was releasing their first all English album, I was mixed with quite a few feelings. Wonho had just yeeted himself from the group over rumors that he owed money and smoked marijuana in the past. I was so scarred from this abomination that I stopped anticipating… Continue reading I listened to All About Luv by Monsta X and boy was I impressed