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Dec 19, 2019

Kanye West’s “Gold Digger”: Another Review

There are many songs that pit cis gendered heterosexual people against each other based on sexist stereotypes and behaviors. My goal is to break down those lyrics and stories to ultimately offer a better alternative. Instead of hollering, “We want prenup!” Kanye should be calling to “wrap it up!” because…

Kanye West

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Nov 21, 2019

Destiny’s Child’s “Jumpin’ Jumpin’”: A Review

There are many songs that separate cis gendered heterosexual couples based on sexist stereotypes and behaviors. My goal is to break down those lyrics and stories to ultimately offer a better alternative. Though I was too young to fully understand the scenarios in “Jumpin’ Jumpin’,” the fast stalking, rap-light banger…

Music

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Nov 13, 2016

A simple practice

This election has burned me out. I’m in great pain. All the pain. Physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, psychological…I cried in the middle of my drive to work. I cried as I shoved breakfast into my mouth. I cried in the middle of the night. …

Social Change

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Aisha Kasmir

Aisha Kasmir

singer & songwriter, writer & humorist. learning from others' #fails

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