by Chaneil Imhoff Each October, the world pauses to acknowledge Mental Health Awareness Month, yet too often, the conversation remains confined to awareness rather than action. In truth, mental well-being is not just a health issue but an economic necessity. A country’s ability to grow, innovate, and sustain development depends on the mental wellness of …
by Ewura Adwoa Larbi Seven fifty-five in the evening and the sun hasn’t set. A mix of conversations in a foreign tongue drift up the street to my window; the surest sign that I am away from home. In my comfort zone, the sun smiled at 6 am and set by 7 pm like clockwork. …
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Donald J. Trump President United States of America Dear Mr. President, I write with deep concern regarding the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. This devastating incident reflects the harsh reality of our times where lives are cut short due to political and religious differences, and where violence continues to undermine the sanctity of human life. …
by Nafeesah Ahmed-Adedoja As the red, yellow and blue paint covered the bright green grass that was damp from the night before, I dodged the ball quickly afraid of getting the paint on my cream-colored hijab. It was a Saturday afternoon at the beginning of the semester and students were slowly filling the “Betty Shabbaz …
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by Imran Bacchus Many of the young people frowned up by society or who are deemed “troubled” have a past or story that haunts them. Many were raised in broken homes with limited access to resources. They may also have been victims of trauma, with no means of accessing the support needed at that stage …
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by Similoluwa Ifedayo “Heyyyy, babyyyy.” That’s how I greet my mum almost every time I call her. My voice goes soft, full of affection. I do it unconsciously now with a mix of warmth and admiration. And when my friend hears me call my mother that, she laughs. I always smile and tell her, “She’s …
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by Evans Ijakaa “Boys are very easy to raise, by the way.” No, they are not. What people often mean by this statement is: boys are very easy to neglect. The statement really means, we don’t pay as much attention to boys. They’re called “easy” because no one is asking them how they feel, what …
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by Monica Islam It is often said that “seeing is believing”. Some people turn atheists or disbelievers when they cannot “see” God. With such a notion in mind, we look around us and form conclusions. This includes the act of watching television. Once, I watched a short film on women empowerment and I almost believed …
Social media algorithms create the perfect filter bubble for their user by G Sai Prashanth If you find yourself idly scrolling through Instagram or Youtube whenever you have a few seconds to spare, you’re not alone. The algorithm on our phones constantly directs us what to think about, where to go, whom to date, and …
by Adedoyin Ajayi One of the aftereffects of COVID-19 is the popularity of remote work. It keeps gathering momentum among Nigerians as more and more workplaces adopt hybrid work practices. In this article, I speak to two Nigerian remote workers on mental health, self-care, and remote work, as well as their plans regarding the possibilities …
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