Naima Small
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Popping the Bubble of Positive Psychology
Positive psychology aims to help people reach their full potential. But can it really work for everyone?
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Passion Exploitation is the Dark Side of Nonprofit Work
It's time to confront the harsh realities of a career in social justice.
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@AnaKrutch Tells Stories that Will Mend Your Soul
Ana Krutchinksy talks making space on TikTok for authentic vulnerability through fictional stories
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Explore Mid–Atlantic Cuisine with CO–OP Restaurant & Bar's New Menu
With a new head chef and fall menu, CO–OP is taking visitors on an adventure with innovative spins on regional classics.
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Living the ‘Soft Life’: Accessible or Too Idealistic?
Black women gave life to the "soft life" trend to promote self–care, but has social media turned it into an unattainable standard?
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Prunella: Come for the Pizza, Stay for the Atmosphere
Head to Midtown Village for playful twists on Italian–American classics.
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The Telfar x Rainbow Collab Is Changing the Landscape of Luxury Fashion
The man behind the iconic “Bushwick Burkin” is making his signature bags even more accessible.
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Kim Kardashian is Venturing into Private Equity…and Back into Whiteness
Celebrites are taking the finance world by storm, but what do they have to offer?
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How Online Donations and the Commodification of Black Death Go Hand–in–Hand
From the infamous $6 million "BLM House" to controversial activist Shaun King, the commodification of Black death can be shown in all levels of activism.
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College Fuels Our Worst Sleeping Habits—Can We Change That?
Sleep deprivation shouldn't be seen as the key to success or productivity in college.
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Why Is Will Smith’s Oscars Slap Such a Big Deal?
The root of the backlash against Will Smith's slap lies in anti–Blackness.
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Why Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Hair Matters to Black Women
The first Black woman nominated to the Supreme Court is wearing her natural curls—here's why that's important.
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Stop By Eggcellent Cafe for Mind–Scrambling Brunch
Eggcellent Cafe offers up sunny–side–up meals for all of your brunch–related needs.
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Silver Foxes and Old Hags: Why Age Isn’t Just a Number
The commotion surrounding Alexa Demie's age is more harmful than you might think.
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Baby Mamas, Kylie Jenner, and the Racialized Perception of Single Motherhood
Kylie Jenner is trying to reclaim the label "baby mama." But is that term even hers to reclaim?
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Nepotism Babies: It–Girls or Just Rich?
Why are we so obsessed with Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, and Lily–Rose Depp?
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Treat Yourself This Valentine’s Day to These Five Philly Stores
From candle–making to do–it–yourself pottery, spend your Valentine's Day at these five Philly stores that celebrate self–love.
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Why You Don’t Need to “Rebrand” Yourself for the New Year
Your 2022 "rebrand" might just be consumerism taken to the extreme.
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TikTok's #TraumaDump: Why Trauma Can’t Be Just a 'Storytime'
Trauma dumping on TikTok isn't just shocking—it's dangerous.
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