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Honestly, I’m still baffled as to how catcalling is still a prevalent method men resort to when they see a beautiful woman walking by. Personally, I don’t know any scenario where catcalling has actually worked. I don’t ever recall a moment in where, as a woman, I felt empowered or gassed by someone hollering sexist crap to me as I mind my business walking down the street.According to Webster’s dictionary, catcalling is when someone makes a whistle, shout or comment of a sexual nature to a woman passing by. There is a level of deeply rooted discomfort, resentment and pure disgust a woman experiences when she is confronted with, “Ayo ma, you looking gorgeous! Can we talk?”Cat-callers are like mosquitoes women can never dodge, no matter how much repellent they apply.Yes, catcalling is a form of harassment. Don’t believe me? When women were asked if they’ve ever been catcalled, data demonstrated that over 99 percent said they had in fact experienced some form of street harassment. The same data revealed 95 percent expressed they’ve been honked at on a frequent basis, 57 percent said they’ve actually been physically touched or grabbed aggressively in public, 81 percent have been victims of sexually explicit comments and 37 percent said they’ve had a stranger masturbate in front of them in public. I could continue hitting y’all with the facts, but this issue isn’t fully addressed, ever.Expecting a polite response from woman after being sexually objectified is indeed harassment. Yelling negative unsolicited responses after a woman dubs your so-called “compliment” is also harassment. It’s such a misleading myth that catcalling is a form of flattery to some women. It isn’t. We hate it, and it really needs to stop.Fellas, please understand that you will never get a girl that way. Like how do men think harassing a female on the street is okay?!— Chantel Morel (@chantelmorel) August 21, 2017It doesn't matter whether she has short shorts on or plastic bag, no woman should ever have to feel uncomfortable or unsafe ...— Chantel Morel (@chantelmorel) August 21, 2017 Yes, my b*tch face will prevail until you come correct. Why? Because 75 percent of women have actually been followed by an unknown stranger. It's unfortunate to also know that catcalling began at the age of 10 for most girls. I’ve personally had a man curse me all the way down the block in my neighborhood, and actually threaten to put his hands on me, all due to this catcalling nonsense. Nowadays, I hope that I look at my phone intently enough or cross to the opposite side when I see a crowd of men gathered. I’d rather not deal. But if I have to, my b*tch face should let you know I’m not with the shenanigans.I was 10, walking with my cousin in a sleepy beach town, and he was a middle-aged white guy who'd had a few too many. #firstharassed— Nicole Chung (@nicole_soojung) May 28, 2015I was harassed so much I can't tell you when I was #firstharassed. That's how "normal" it was. I just know it started around age 9/10ish.— Khal Draghoe (@brownandbella) May 28, 2015No, it’s not working, y’all. And it never will. It’s that natural sense of entitled attention men have that really gets me. Men, do you think because you’ve said a sexually motivated comment that I’m supposed to be flattered? Nah. Catcalling never impressed anyone. If anything, it makes a woman more repulsed by your false pretenses, because there’s not much of a follow through after “Ayo ma!” It’s really white noise at this point. I know impeaching Trump would happen before finding a global consensus on catcalling, but let’s give these stank faces, throw these curve balls and embarrass these cat-callers until further notice....

Oh, beautiful for racist skies, for amber waves of pain. For purple mountain travesties, above the muted chains! America! America! God dimmed his grace on thee. And crowned thy brute with brotherhood, from sea to shining sea.Long before I was even thought of, my immigrant parents wholeheartedly invested into the "American Dream." They were sold on the deception that America is "the land of equal opportunity, the land of the free." My parents took on degrading jobs, worked tirelessly, linguistically assimilated and attempted to practice the "American Way" just so I, their American child, can have a quality of life that was better than theirs.Throughout each developmental stage, my parents stressed the importance of education and hard work.Mama always said, "Do good in school, work hard and there's nothing you can't have in America."Right?Well, 28 years later, I've come to accept not only is the "American Dream" deferred, it's a delusion perpetually deterred—an "American Nightmare" in which people of color aren't able to wake up from.On November 9, 2016, I woke up to a reality I still refuse to accept. Of all the years of being aware of racial inequality, I truly believed, if anything, The United States of America would always uphold a bare minimum criteria for who leads the country. I thought, "Wait a minute, even McDonald's, retail or the customer service industry at least requires some sort of experience and/or good reference to acquire a job." Regretfully for me, but boastfully for some, racism trumped, and here we all are nine months later watching America go back in time.For years, white America believed its own lie that racism is dead. According to white America, people of color should've been satisfied with the passing of The Civil Rights Act and Brown vs Board of Education. For too long, white America handed affirmative action and government assistance to black and brown communities on a silver platter, daring us to complain. White America confidently believed, "You got what you wanted. The entire country was weighted on the same scale so you should have had nothing else to protest and march about." I truly continue to wonder what strain of hallucinogen privileged white men and women were inducing, because those presumptions were far from the truth. Evidently, racism is still very much alive. More now than ever, closeted racists and white supremacists alike feel empowered to be loud and barbaric about their beliefs.I was born in America, therefore, I am an American citizen. We're a democratic society—well, that's what the American books told me growing up. So with all of the red, white and blue in which I am entitled, I boldly state that I am utterly disgusted, but yet not surprised at the worsening condition of this country. If the White Nationalist March that took place in Virginia wasn't a look in the mirror on the dark state of this country, I volunteer myself as a tribute to be shipped back to my family's country. Haiti or Africa, it doesn't matter. Get me outta here ASAP!White America, marginalized groups told you for decades that the roots of your tree is still grounded in hate. Most recently, it has tickled me to see newsreels and social media commentary rallying against simultaneously being an American and Nazi supporter. College and non-college degreed white men and women, this is the outcome of your November 2016 electoral vote, marinate in that world shattering decision. While white America continues to have a frenzy with the heightened white supremacy behavior being portrayed, you can find me on standby being an unbothered black woman exercising my right to mind my business. To have our voices heard about inequality in America, people of color have protested, we have marched and have been killed; we remained ignored. Warnings were given, white America, this is now your mess, fix it without the expense of another black and brown...

When I think of Jay-Z’s best lyrics, I can’t imagine not mentioning the line “I’m not a businessman, I’m a business, man”, from his guest appearance on Kanye West’s 2005 “Diamonds of Sierra Leone” remix. As catchy as these bars are, they double as an accurate way to describe Jay-Z’s novel approach to the music industry. He is the former president of Def Jam Recordings, co-founder of Roc-a-Fella Records, and founder of entertainment company Roc Nation. Although in recent years he has received a great deal of attention for his ownership of music streaming service Tidal, one of the more interesting aspects of Jay-Z’s business ventures is his approach to music sales. Particularly with respect to his last three solo albums, Jay-Z synthesizes changes in music industry rules as well as cultural trends to aid in increasing album sales. It works exceptionally well for him; all of Jay-Z’s solo and collaborative albums, 17 in total, are certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Leaders who observe Jay-Z’s business tactics are getting a lesson in adaptive leadership.Adaptive leadership is a leadership framework that helps individuals and organizations adapt and thrive in challenging environments. Well known adaptive leaders include Jeff Bezos, Luke Walton, and of course Jay-Z. Bezos is the founder of Amazon, which began as an online bookstore and is now the largest internet based retailer in the world. Luke Walton was an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors during the 2016 season when head coach Steve Kerr had to take a leave of absence for health reasons. Walton was named the interim head coach and guided the Warriors to the best record in NBA history, 73-9. Jay-Z acquired Tidal in March 2015, but the company struggled much of his first year of ownership. Due to exclusive streaming rights to the work of artists such as Beyonce (Lemonade), Kanye West (The Life of Pablo), and Jay-Z himself (4:44), Tidal had a resurgent 2016 and 2017. Multiple times throughout this time period Tidal arose as the number one app on the Apple’s App Store. Although Jay-Z demonstrates adaptive leadership in multiple aspects of his professional life, it is particularly interesting to view the application of his leadership style to recent album sales.Blueprint 3, Jay-Z’s eleventh studio album, was released on September 8, 2009. Top songs from the album include “Empire State of Mind” featuring Alicia Keys and “Run This Town” featuring Rihanna and Kanye West. At the time of its release album leaks, (the unauthorized early release of an album) were rising in occurrence. Album leaks advantage the fan through free content but severely harm the record label, artist, and producers by decreasing potential sales. Some people who get their hands on a leak will not buy the album upon official release because they already have it. This decrease in sales directly affects royalties that can be claimed on the album, financially disadvantaging those involved with its creation. Jay-Z adapted to the environment surrounding music releases by manipulating the financial tragedy of an album leak to his advantage, intentionally releasing his album as a preview. Jay-Z effectively used a controlled album leak to bring more attention to Blueprint 3, leading to Platinum level sales returns.  Magna Carta Holy Grail, Jay-Z’s twelfth studio album, was made exclusively available to Samsung customers on July 4, 2013, 5tand released to the general public four days later. Hits from the album include “Holy Grail” featuring Justin Timberlake and “Tom Ford”. Samsung bought a million copies of the album, at five dollars a piece, to reserve for the first million Samsung Galaxy SIII, Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note II users to use the Magna Carta app. This deal made Magna Carta a platinum album before its official release. Although Billboard did not consider these initial sales in their album rankings, Magna Carta still debuted with a number one ranking on their charts.4:44, Jay-Z’s thirteenth studio album, was released June 30, 2017. Notable songs include “The Life of OJ” and “4:44”, which appears to be an apology in response to Beyonce’s famed 2016 Lemonade album, which exposed Jay-Z’s infidelity. Upon its release, 4:44 was exclusively available to Sprint and Tidal customers. In January 2017, Jay-Z sold 33% of Tidal to Sprint, which explains the exclusive release of 4:44 to shared customers. On July 2 the album was made available to download from Tidal without a subscription, an atypical move considering that record labels, artists, and producers benefit based on sales generated royalties. This move enabled a much larger population to download the album. Due to the 2016 update to RIAA rules to include on-demand audio and video streams and a track sale equivalent in consideration for gold and platinum certification, these free downloads counted toward album sales. The sales equivalent scale is 1,500 on-demand audio and/or video song streams is equal to 10 track sales or 1 album sale.By enabling 4:44 to be downloaded for free, without a subscription, from Tidal, the opportunity cost for pirating the album was eliminated. Almost ten years earlier, artists sweated at the likely possibility of an album being leaked for free and the financial toll it would bring, and now 4:44 can be downloaded for free and the downloads still count towards RIAA certification. 4:44 earned platinum in only five days, received almost double the first-week album sales of the previously fastest selling album of 2017, Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN. As album sales across the music industry continue to drop and streaming sales rise exponentially, streaming an artist’s work exclusively through a particular streaming service is the economically smartest way forward. Jay-Z is undoubtedly aware of these trends and took full advantage.In addition to being considered one of the greatest rappers of all time, Jay-Z is one of the top entrepreneurial minds in the music industry. His manipulation of industry regulations, cultural trends, and business deals in order to sell albums keep him on top of the Billboard charts. All leaders can benefit from studying his practices; in order to be the most effective leader of an organization one must stay current with changes and manipulate them for the benefit of the group. The best adaptive leaders combine, skills, perspective, and guided effort in order to achieve excellence. Jay-Z’s success in multiple industries proves the efficacy of adaptive leadership. Considering his success it is no coincidence that Jay-Z is also one of the richest members of the rap world, ranking number two behind Diddy as they both attempt to become rap’s first Billionaires. Jay-Z may have 99 problems, but leadership ain’t...

Why are you afraid to hear the word no? Does it make you question everything you have ever done in life, or make you actually question if you in all of your excellence are worthy? Humans are consistently wallowing in self- doubt and deeply rooted with questions of self-worthiness even if it’s simply their own thoughts creating this doubt.In a cognitive-phenomenological analysis conducted by (Lazarus & Launier, 1978) research indicates that there are varying types of relationships that occur between person and environment. The three key most stress related relationships are challenge, threat and harm-loss based relationships. A person seeking to attain some level of success be it professionally or romantically will physically undergo each of these barriers even if self-induced.The purpose of this article is to teach each of you how to find the value of yourself while navigating the graduate admissions process. Try not to psyche yourself up so much, that you actually psyche yourself OUT of an opportunity that could be beneficial in your own life’s journey. How do successful people become more successful? Well for starters and according to (Goldsmith & Reiter, 2007) this is accomplished because believe it or not successful people actually believe in their own skills and talent. Whodathunkit?! In addition to these thoughts, successful people often have a life’s mantra one that drives their success. What is it? It’s simple: I HAVE SUCCEEDED, I AM BORN TO SUCCEED, and I WILL SUCCEED AGAIN! In addition to these wonderfully charismatic traits, successful people are not afraid to ask for what they want (more about this down below…I promise).One of the most obvious trends as it pertains to students of color, and the lower enrollment numbers of these students into graduate programs is due to (you guessed it) STANDARDIZED TESTING! Research shows that more often than not, students of color shy away from applying to graduate programs or top schools because of two things 1. Their GPA and 2. Test scores. African American and Latino students struggled in high school with anxiety surrounding the SAT (WALPOLE, et al., 2005). This is also comparable within the same demographic of students to their anxiety aimed toward graduate school admissions exams.If you or someone you know is interested in navigating this process, please see below helpful tips. (Note: These tips are not a promise to gain admission, it is simply to help you navigate the process):1.Sell Yourself! The application is a living breathing document, it is the only way to show admissions teams who you are and what you bring to the table. If you’re serious about an advanced degree, why would you shortchange your opportunity by providing a lukewarm application? This means writing a new statement of purpose for each school, this might seem like a ridiculous request but it can’t be any more ridiculous than you applying for 50 schools and only changing the name of the school within your statement.2. Write an Addendum! If you have academic blemishes (Note: C’s, D’s, and F’s) on your transcript why would you submit that document without an explanation? Everyone knows that things in life happen such as illness, death of a relative, military service, or depression. So, why not address this in a separate statement? I know, more writing! However, believe it or not, admissions representatives are still human and although metrics are important so is the quality of the student. In short, not addressing these blemishes makes it seem as if you don’t care. So if you don’t care to address it, why should they care to assume or even better admit YOU?3. Complete and Submit Your Apps Timely! There is nothing more frustrating for an admissions team than to have to chase down an applicant for their documentation, or to have to jump through hoops post deadline because you sat on your application until the last minute. Give yourself a fighting chance, complete the application on time and accurately.4. Standardized... Schmandardized! The all-important standardized exam, the bane of most respectable human being’s existence! Prepare as best you can, try your hardest, and do your best and if at the end it doesn’t turn out like you had hoped, realize the world will not end. Touch your arm, touch your face, tickle your nose and guess what? You’re still here! There are tons of opportunities to re-test and properly prepare. Guess what else? Tons of schools are moving away from these exams as a barrier for admission. Contact your school of choice, and ask if there is an opportunity to waive the GRE/GMAT based upon relevant work experience. The worst they can say to you is no. If they do, guess what you’re STILL here! Look at schools who offer your program, I’m sure you’d be pleasantly surprised how many options you actually have. For the naysayers, no I’m not referring to for-profit institutions...as you were...5. Do You Personally Know Your CEO? Everyone loves to name drop, and defer to someone else’s title or accomplishment as somewhat of an accolade of their own. Here’s a dirty little admissions secret, those letters actually get read and sometimes out loud in front of the entire admissions staff. So, why would you allow someone who doesn’t know you personally to be the determining factor in whether you get into Howard Law, Yale Med, USC MAT, or JCSU MSW? There is nothing worse than John submitting a letter where the recommender refers to him throughout as Jessica! *inserts face palm* That is unless of course, John identifies as Jessica, but that’s a whole separate article!6. Spellcheck! Proofread your personal statements, and even request (if at all possible) to proofread the letter that your recommender will be submitting on your behalf. There is nothing more horrifying than a recommendation with margin, spelling, and incorrect applicant name errors.7. CONGRATS! You Have Been Admitted! Congrats! The biggest hurdle has been crossed, and now we can all breathe a sigh of relief right? Right? Wrong! Now is the time where you put your grown up pants on and begin to ask for not only what you want, but what you need (I told you we’d get back to it). Consider this the same offer that you would get from an employer. You’re reading the offer and you’re excited but then there is that feeling in the pit of your stomach that wonders if you’re being low-balled? Tip: Most graduate programs much like employers do not rescind offers simply because you asked for more money! If you receive an offer from a school of your choice, and you’re not satisfied contact the program directly. I’d suggest writing a letter and e-mailing it. It should indicate your excitement for being admitted, but it should also address your concerns with the financial burden of school. Explain your long term goals, and how having a student like you can be beneficial to the school as well as your future.Use these tips, share these tips and apply these tips! You never know you just might help change someone’s life. Maybe even...

As a black person in America, there are certain things you begin to notice when you talk to white folks about entertainment. You notice that there are movies you considered classics that white people have never seen. There are actors you consider legends that white people have never heard of. And then of course you notice the movies that have black actors yet seem to transcend this dichotomy.But this distinction isn't at all esoteric. Black films that don’t cross over to the mainstream usually have a predominantly black cast, and they tell complex, funny and sometimes misguided stories about violence, love, family and how blackness and womanhood interact. These usually star actors white folks couldn't pick out of lineup, but black folks could recognize from a mile away. Films with black actors that do cross into the mainstream either only have one notable black actor or a predominately black cast but is about a slave narrative or a historical figure. And though it may not be discussed or mentioned explicitly, black folks know the difference immediately. We know the difference between Kevin Hart in Think Like A Man and Kevin Hart in Get Hard. We know the difference between Waiting to Exhale and The Help. We know the difference between Viola Davis and Loretta Devine. We know which of our stories get attention outside of selves.When I first saw the trailer for Girl’s Trip, I was entirely convinced it was going to fall in the category of films I wouldn’t bother bringing up to anyone who wasn’t black, to avoid ignominious blank stares. So after seeing it, it’s success has genuinely surprised me. Not because of it’s quality but because of it’s content. Girl’s Trip is black af. It’s hilarious and genuine and heartfelt and it’s also unabashedly black. Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, Tiffany Haddish and Regina Hall respectively represent the complexity of black womanhood and the different ways that black women can exist. And even when the dialogue sometimes falls flat and it feels a little cliche, the overarching authenticity is intense, riveting and for me, even surprisingly emotional.But the anomaly of Girl’s Trip isn’t how funny and poignant it is. It’s impossible not to notice every line Tiffany Haddish brilliantly delivered. And the vitality of the AAVE conversation Regina Hall’s character had with Kate Walsh’s is resounding. But the anomaly is about who’s seeing it. Similar to Moonlight, the fact that Girl’s Trip essentially crossed over into mainstream attention, without meeting the quota for black mainstream movies, grants the kind of validation I wish I didn’t need from everyone else. It’s the kind of validation that makes me feel like I wasn’t crazy for thinking that our stories, stories about black femininity and friendship, matter. We don’t need to be heroes, or scientists, and we don’t need to be martyrs, or slaves for our lives to valuable. Sometimes, all we need to do is exist. Loudly, unapologetically and authentically...

Do you know what is happening on Monday, August 21, 2017? Other than being the start of another work week (and possibly another week of foolishness from 45), the moon will completely eclipse the sun creating what is called a "total solar eclipse." Prior to last week, I didn't even know anything about it and all of a sudden, I'm seeing people and companies selling some solar eclipse glasses, and there's solar eclipse parties. Apparently, you'll only be seeing a partial solar eclipse if you're not in the following trail from Oregon to South Carolina:Of course, a lot of people are losing their minds about this eclipse like it's a new episode of Insecure  or Power, but I have to be honest, I do not care. Out of everything going on in the world, I feel like I have more important things to give my energy to outside of this big national event.Here are just a few things I care about more than the solar eclipse.1. Black LivesSelf-explanatory. The same fervor given to this solar eclipse should be redirected to the equity of Black Lives throughout this nation. 2. Processing the most recent Insecure episodeI've been out of the dating game for a while and if Insecure is any indication, the game has changed. It seems so much more complex nowadays, especially with the advent of Tinder and other dating apps. I'm really enjoying this season, and watching Issa moving along this new chapter in her life is hilarious. Lawrence been letting me down though! Tighten up man!3. Preparing for Fall ClassesI received my class schedule for my doctoral program a few days ago while on vacation and needless to say, I have a lot of papers to write before my FIRST session! The time that I'd spend trying to view the damn eclipse I'd make sure to review articles for class.4. Starting my Rosetta Stone lessonsI received a Spanish Rosetta Stone set for a wedding gift, which is super dope and much needed after realizing my spanish isn't where it used to be back in high school. I thought it would be a great benefit to not only our personal development, but also our professional lives. Plus, it'll help when we fly back to Mexico soon.5. Enjoying some Solar Eclipse deals/discounts at local storesLike any other big national event, there are always companies looking to cash in on these huge days. Denny's is selling all you can eat "mooncakes" (pancakes in the shape of a moon) for $4, and I will be taking full advantage. In addition to Denny's, there's a few more spots giving out deals.Like I said, I could care less about this national event, especially since a partial solar eclipse is supposed to be back around on my birthday in a few more years. To everyone that is excited, enjoy it and protect your eyes! To everyone else, what are you going to be doing with your time during the...

Racial tensions have been at an all-time high since the domestic terrorism in Charlottesville, Virginia. White supremacist groups have been spawning up like splinter cells across the nation since the election of, “Not My President” Donald Trump. These dormant hate groups have been waking up across America, thanks to the hate rhetoric of Donald Trump’s campaign and people who supported him. A campaign based on divisiveness won, showing that America is clearly not a post-racial society. I showed up to work Monday, August 14th, exhausted from watching the media coverage on the Charlottesville incident. I wondered if this was a small glimpse into what my parents went through growing up, and what their parents went through; and so on and so forth. I was emotionally drained and did not feel the need to put on a fake smile for corporate America. I AM TIRED.                                                                               Photo: GiphyI sat at my desk holding back tears as the rest of white America walked by gaily and unphased, as my world was crashing down. I needed to devise a way to regain my sanity and release these pent-up feeling of anger and resentment. I was displaying symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder from constantly seeing people that looked like myself on the media being terrorized, shot, and murdered. Seeing members of the KKK beating a black teen tipped me over the edge. These images continuously go viral on news channels as if it is the new normal. The media is normalizing these graphic images and perpetuating the cycle of death of black men and women, and It has become damn draining. This is where self-care was essential. Taking a break is necessary in times like these. Some people may be thinking, “but we’re just getting started!” and that's true but in order to proceed, take a step back first and evaluate yourself. Get your mental, physical, and spirit right before you take on the big fight to end racial injustices. I encourage all minorities and allies to take the time out for yourself. "If they won’t love you, take the time to love yourself."Here are a few ways you can engage in self-care:Turn off the news. Constantly seeing negative images can affect on your psyche. Research suggests that for people of color, frequent exposure to brutality involving members of their community can have long term mental effects. According to Monnica Williams, a clinical psychologist and director of the Center of Mental Health Disparities at the University of Louisville, graphic images, can create detrimental psychological problems and on set PTSD. Turning off the news for a few days at a time and not engaging in graphic content, is detrimental to your sanity.Connect with your tribe. Be around people you love and that love you during these tough times. If you need to vent, let them be the shoulders you can lean on and vice versa. Let your tribe lift your spirits and do the things you enjoy while getting back to your carefree nature. Whether you link up at a bar or at a kick back, make the best of the time with your crew. We all need more love right now, and what better place to get it than from the homies.Detox. When the stress is becoming overwhelming do some research about detoxes. Stress is a large cause of physical ailments. Colds, fatigue, and flu like symptoms can come about if your body is not properly nurtured. The first step, however, is understanding where to start. Your body is your temple, so don’t forget to take care of it.Essential Oils. When in doubt, oil it out. My self-care kit is filled with essential oils to help calm and relax my mind. My favorite is Lavender oil, especially when anxiety kicks in and my mind starts over thinking. Mix a few drops of lavender oil in a spray bottle of water and mist the areas that you lay on frequently. I usually mist my couch and bed. The aroma usually kicks in after a few minutes. Take a few slow deep breaths and let the lavender do the rest. Rose, Chamomile, and Bergamot are also helpful. Give them a test run and see which essential oil resonates more with you.Go Outside. A short walk in the park even during your lunch break can help release some of the tension in your body. Nature is our friend, and the plants are here to help us get back to peace of mind. Read a book, hell, do Yoga, or even just sun gaze for a short time. Let the endorphins flow and watch as your mind and body start to calm. Studies found a decrease in both heart rate and levels of cortisol in subjects in the forest when compared to those in the city. I’ve said what helps me, but please do what YOU need to in order to take care of yourself. Self-love is essential before you can be apart of any movement (excluding hate groups, of course, they’re lacking love). Try your best not to let the hate that’s in the world consume you. Love is more powerful than fear, we’ve just forgotten.In the words of the kindred spirit Kendrick Lamar, “We gon’ be alright.”                                                                              Phone:...