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Disrupt the Status Quo for Women in North Carolina

I recently began a small workbook titled: “Do Disrupt: Change the status quo. Or become it.” It’s timely for us to be talking about changing...[Read More]

17 May
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A More Meaningful Way to Celebrate Mother’s Day

Six years ago on Mother’s Day, I arrived at Ros’ home and knocked on the door only to find no answer. I walked in expecting to...[Read More]

8 May
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We Need a Change and We Need It Yesterday: UNCC Student Reflects on April 30th Campus Shooting

As my last semester as a freshman and others’ last semester of college at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte came to an end,...[Read More]

3 May
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Current Events General Reproductive Rights

Let’s Set the Record Straight on Abortions in Late Pregnancy

As the topic of abortion later in pregnancy has risen to the top of news cycles, many people express disgust at the idea. Even some...[Read More]

24 Apr
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Children's Issues Current Events LBGTQIA Politics/Public Policy Youth Issues

NC’s Conversion Therapy Bill Will Protect Children

If you think kids need a “cure” for being gay, then maybe you’re the one who needs conversion therapy. Last week, the Mental Health Protection...[Read More]

22 Apr
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Spring is Here, But the Political Season Looms Large

Anyone who has followed me in my writings knows I am a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). For the record, I...[Read More]

17 Apr
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Abortion Current Events

Bodily Autonomy, Kidney Donations and the Abortion Debate

I enjoy listening to the podcast “The Argument” because it features columnists from both sides of the political spectrum discussing the day’s news in a...[Read More]

1 Apr
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Marching to Move Feet…and Hearts

One of my favorite poets died recently — Mary Oliver. At the end of her poem “Summer Day” she challenges me, “Tell me, what is...[Read More]

4 Feb
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Current Events LGBTQIA Sexual Assault Violence Prevention

Domestic Violence: What will it take for the NFL to change?

As Superbowl Sunday approaches, the media seems to be paying lots of attention to the Colin Kaepernick controversy which made it hard for the big...[Read More]

3 Feb
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Culture Current Events Events General

Preparing for Professional Sport’s Biggest Day

A national holiday is approaching. It’s one that’s not recognized on the calendar but is recognized across millions of households in the US. It’s...[Read More]

30 Jan
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