February is Black History Month, and as an African American, I’m very proud. I am also very excited to celebrate the events and people who stood up for what they believed in and fought for a better life for African Americans. I feel a sense…
On the heels of the complete marketing fiasco known as Four Loko, Panama-based company “Scottish Spirits” is apparently looking to one-up the morally reprehensible product. For the first time ever, a company is promoting a 12 ounce can of whiskey. Yes, 12 ounces of straight…
This morning an old memory came to mind. When I was young – maybe six or seven, I got mad every time someone told me I was Dominican. I used to say I was born in America not the Dominican Republic, so I’m American, not Dominican….
Over the last three months I have been working with the CYWH as a youth advisor. My experience has been phenomenal so far. Building a relationship with people I have met at work has been very beneficial. I have found it comforting to know that…
The most talked about topic on the news recently has been the tragedy in Tucson, Arizona. If you haven’t heard about it, on Saturday, January 8, 2011 a 22 year old male opened gun-fire in parking lot. The result of this senseless act ended with the…
New Years is a time when people often resolve to lose weight and exercise more. Easier said then done for many of us. Eating healthfully and exercising can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. You can have short term goals such as cutting down…
Being a teen isn’t easy. Balancing school, friends, a social life, and maintaining a good relationship with your family can get hectic. Trust me, I know. High school can be one of the most dramatic chapters of someone’s life. It’s really tough balancing all of…
Hey it’s Emily! What an awesome feeling it is to be able to blog for the CYWH again now that I’m home on a month long break from college! This past semester was a tough one. It happened to be my freshman year at Colby-Sawyer…
Hey guys, I just read an article about the senate’s repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”, the policy that put a restriction on gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military. “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was unnecessary. Someone’s sexuality should not have anything to do…
I’m half African American and half Caucasian. However, most people assume that I’m of Hispanic or Cape Verdean descent because I’m light-skinned and have curly hair. They misunderstand my appearance. Honestly, I find it ignorant how people can be so narrow-minded. Sometimes I’ll be walking…