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Conversations about how to suck less — aka how to be actively anti-racist, anti-sexist, anti-homophobic, anti-transphobic (and so much more!) — can sometimes be tricky to navigate. People in marginalized groups are often asked to do a lot of unpaid labor to explain these issues to their friends, schools, and…

Strong opinions on music ahead. You’ve been warned. — The Grammy’s used to be my absolute favourite award show. Between the thrill of who would take home the major awards, the red carpet looks, and some truly iconic performances, the Grammy’s always delivered. So what happened? There have been many instances of talented artists being snubbed of the awards…

A story from my upcoming war memoir, Where Cowards Go to Die — A strikingly beautiful woman with dark brown hair, an infectious smile, and Patagonia clothing stepped out of the crowd. I’d been walking past a helicopter landing zone, when I saw the woman gathered around a large crowd of soldiers. Men who haven’t seen a woman in months either act like…

Jay z and Beyonce walked the red carpet across a picket line — It’s always good to have people in your corner if you’re fortunate. The comedian Monique recently received a long overdue apology from director Lee Daniels. Turns out a friend of Monique’s was praising her up all over the place and finally in 2022, thirteen years after starring and winning an…