Will you be canceling your Spotify premium, too? Differences divide. And people confuse sameness with closeness. In a society where we haven’t learned to productively resolve conflict and welcome opposition constructively without worrying our identity is under threat, we continue to lead and teach from a place of fear. This might begin to explain our intergenerational collective trauma. …

I’ve been thinking about what to write for my first article for 2022. I launched this space a year ago with ambitious intentions to write feverishly about the various social issues that, well, bother me — rest assured that the number of things that piss me off daily, epically exceeds…

On Clubhouse, in the Greeklgbtq+ support club, we reflect on the past paying tribute to those who came before us paving the way for the gay rights movement. We celebrate current-day advocates and allies. We recount our own struggles and stories (past and present) sharing advice and lending support to…

In honour of my mother. — It feels strange to have disease themed days. They do, however, serve their purpose to incite those affected to stand up in hopes to raise awareness and inspire others to lend support in any capacity. Today is world pancreatic cancer day. I lost my mother and a few too many…

Pfizer says: “Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine is more than 90% effective with no apparent side-effects. The study is continuing, and pfizer cautioned that the protection rate might change as more COVID-19 cases are added to the calculations.” Dr Anthony Fauci said: “Just extraordinary. …

Because speaking a language is not the same as having a voice. — Here’s a story that may resonate with many first-generation immigrants. We may be born in Canada, but because our parents weren’t, we’re not considered bona fide Canadians, and our ethnic upbringing does little to wean us as such. We’re raised with pride for our heritage and develop everlasting patriotism —…