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Dating is essentially a relationship that two people share with one another. Throughout our lives we will meet people of many racial backgrounds and ethnicities. Growing up as an interracial Latina I have been fortunate enough to have many relationships with people of different backgrounds. One part of my family is African American and the other Hispanic (Mexican) and I could not imagine my life without either. Growing up I was never made to as if my race was an issue; because it wasn't. The… Continue

Doing the right thing can bring a funny feeling inside. It starts as a sudden spark in the brain and ends with a generous action that creates a warm feeling inside. Doing the right thing doesn’t always have to be so critical. It can range from saving someone’s life to putting a smile on someone’s face. After all what goes around comes around! Here are some ways to do the right thing and become a better person:



1.Smile- You’d be surprised how far a simple flash of the pearly… Continue

I can't help but be overwhelmed by the exciting atmosphere in America today. I never thought I would see the day when a minority would become President of the United States of America. Many people feel that this is a triumph for Blacks, but I truly believe that this is a changing point in our entire generation. I am excited, not only our society, but for the societies of generations to come. Often times the word race is tacked onto stereotypical connotations. In past societies, race was the… Continue