Tolu OkegbenroinWriting 150WP4: The Importance of Talking My Sh*t!My whole life I’ve always been described as outspoken, administrative, and most likely to go into public speaking. But if there is one…May 6, 2023May 6, 2023
Tolu OkegbenroPost 6: Blame It on the Growing PainsIn my last post, I discussed my desire to do an independent study about music. But there is more of a personal story there.Apr 28, 2023Apr 28, 2023
Tolu OkegbenroPost 5: The Magic in MusicUSC has a wide variety of programs for students to choose from and encourages interdisciplinary studies to maximize the opportunities here…Apr 27, 2023Apr 27, 2023
Tolu OkegbenroPost 4: A Note to SelfWhat everyone needs to hear today: “Everything will work itself out.”Apr 26, 2023Apr 26, 2023
Tolu OkegbenroinWriting 150WP3: Black Women Break BarriersAs human beings, we naturally emphasize the things that are holding us back. Whether it be a temporary or long-term circumstance, we can…Apr 22, 20231Apr 22, 20231
Tolu OkegbenroPost 3: How Much of My Education Does the American School System Support?Since coming to college and being able to focus solely on studying International Relations / Journalism and navigating adulthood, I have…Mar 30, 20231Mar 30, 20231
Tolu OkegbenroinWriting 150WP2: Applying PressureThe Applying Pressure podcast features two of my friends and I discussing the impact and roots of the pressure placed on Black women across…Mar 20, 2023Mar 20, 2023
Tolu OkegbenroinWriting 150WP1: Tear Down The Beauty Standards, Not My ConfidenceBlack women are always expected to spend hours glued to a chair for some braids, a full face of makeup, a set of acrylic nails, and…Feb 27, 2023Feb 27, 2023
Tolu OkegbenroPost 1: Censorship Fuels Imposter Syndrome.I never really noticed the difference between the way I talk with my black peers and my writing. Even while drafting this post, I feel like…Jan 22, 20231Jan 22, 20231