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Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding
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November 14, 2023
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Give Back to Black BC aims to promote the rich history and future of Black folks

Give Back to Black BC Founder Shanique Kelly is bringing low-barrier funding to Black folks in BC.
March 1, 2022
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Season 2 of Love Is Blind : Love, faith, and corny brown men
I binged Season 2 of Love Is Blind in under 48 hours.
February 28, 2022
Conversation

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: “I'm tired of lying when I’m out on dates”
"How do I straight up tell my parents I'm going on a date?"
February 28, 2022
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Discourses I hated this week: February 21-25
The things I hated this week.
February 25, 2022
Conversation

“I’m just going to the library,” & other essential brown kid dating excuses
A roundup of the most outlandish excuses you’ve told your parents so you can date in peace.
February 23, 2022
Conversation

An open letter from my womb to the aunties who don’t know how to mind their business

It seems important to give voice to the part of my body that you put the most emphasis on.
February 23, 2022
Arts & culture

Digging deeper: why "Gehraiyaan" is more than its controversy
Shakun Batra’s latest film features a nuanced portrayal of grief, mental illness and family conflict
February 22, 2022
Conversation

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: "I feel like I'm a selfish and bad daughter"
Answering your burning questions.
February 22, 2022
What's trending

Discourses I hated this week : February 14-18
Things I hated and loved to hate.
February 18, 2022
News

International student organizations are stepping up to provide resources to help students achieve success in Canada
Former international students are creating resources for others due to their own experiences.
February 17, 2022
Community

Bringing brown faces into queer spaces
How a performer from Bhatinda, Punjab is breaking barriers in traditionally white, queer spaces.
February 17, 2022
News

Enhance, don't replace: 5 things we learned from building an app for our festival
We had 30k downloads and tons of engagement - but was it worth it?
February 17, 2022

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Why do we only care about mental health when it looks palatable?
But what makes mental health palatable? Is it only palatable when the person is high functioning?
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3/31/22
Arts & culture

Jasmine Sandlas, The PropheC, AR Paisley & more: Announcing the 5X Fest 2022 lineup
Who to expect at the Blockparty this year
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3/30/22
Arts & culture

How Dev.D gave Devdas the transformation it needed
A reflection on the 2009 film Dev. D
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3/29/22
Conversation

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Living with your in-laws
A complicated answer to a complicated question.
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3/28/22
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Discourses I hated: Violent incels, Deshaun Watson, & colonizers

The discourses I hated this week.
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3/25/22
Arts & culture

Can men really express their feelings?
A new production in town showcases a hilarious, heart-warming saga where men learn to finally emote.
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3/24/22
Arts & culture

What does the rising popularity of AP Dhillon mean for the future of Punjabi music?
AP Dhillon’s opening doors for young Punjabi artists to create a fresh, hybrid sound
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3/24/22
Conversation

Why the Ukrainian refugee crisis should prompt us to check our internalized biases
Media coverage on Ukraine war has brought to light racism and bias.
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3/22/22
Conversation

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: How to navigate through breakups
On learning to be alone.
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3/21/22

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