Ode to My Silky
By Muhammad Elbadri
My silky is my cape, my kryptonite, and my truth—it is a mask that defies your judgment and the key that unlocks my identity.
Through the Prisms of a Crystal Chandelier
By Daria Dmitrochenko
All the parts of the fabric they were made of, I was made of.
A Conflict's Toll on South Brooklyn
By Mia Gindis
Why is it that, at a moment when we should be bonding together to defeat a common enemy, many are instead choosing to paint one another as the enemy?
A Visit to the Seer
By Rebecca Newell
I find that the breadth of the ego and fear of retribution stay with you. Even if I leave this place, the burden will still remain.
Grief: That Five Letter Word
By Isabella Lopez
It truly is the worst feeling, watching someone you have known since you were brought into this world, die slowly.
It's A Woman's World Too
By Fiona Shi
Within a few scrolls, one may find women praised and empowered, but also torn down, and attacked.
The Rise of Domestic Abuse and Violence Due to COVID-19
By Rosie Vollaro
From economic concerns to the mental consequences of social distancing, the virus’s effects spread to all walks of human life.
Refusal of Acceptance: Tight Fist Parenting
By Danielle Kade
By embracing your specific culture and demographic, instead of demanding mutilation to reach the “ideal” corrodes the stable platform a child requires from their guardians.
Let's Make A Diya-fference!
By Devrani Brahmanand
Equality should be able to thrive throughout NYC to allow people from different backgrounds to feel accepted.