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The articles that made my 2021 AND the stories behind them

When I think about the year 2021, one word that comes to mind: Blessed. It sounds cliche, but to have my health, sanity, career, family, friends, and shelter in the midst of a global pandemic is nothing short of a miracle. The last 21 months have been filled with insanity and chaos. But, if we take the time to look…

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Kelundra Recommends 01.15.21: It’s Time to Reconsider

Inhale and exhale. That is the only life's labor many of us have been able to manage lately. On Jan. 6, the world watched a mostly white crowd protest the results of the presidential election. They broke windows at the U.S. Capitol with the intention of stopping representatives who were certifying the election. To some, it looked like the fall…

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122 Black Women Ran for Congress. Here are the Election Results.

Earlier this year, news outlets across the country reported that a record-number of Black women were running for Congress. In September, I compiled a list with their names and links to their campaign sites. Now that one of the most contentious elections in American history is over, I decided to do a follow-up to see how the ladies performed. Of…

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I read Mary Trump’s book so you wouldn’t have to. You’re welcome.

For several weeks we've been hearing about Mary Trump. She is President Donald Trump's niece, and her new book, "Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the Most Dangerous Man in the World," has been described as a scathing takedown of the president. I listened to it on Audible, because I love tea, both literally and figuratively. As…

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The Performative Nature of Video Conferencing is Exhausting

I remember the precise moment I decided I no longer wanted to be an actress. My back was on the floor, chin pointed toward the ceiling with my mouth wide open allowing an indescribable moan to exit my mouth. It was a typical Friday morning in my undergraduate voice class where we practiced Alexander Technique, a method that many stage…

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10 ways to go to the theater without leaving your house

In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, many people are wondering how they won't go stir crazy with the 14-day self-quarantine and small gatherings recommendations. As someone who goes to the theater at least twice a week, I know that the absence of that communal experience is going to be tough. In an effort to improve the silences and be a…

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