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In wake of the 2024 presidential election, an important question arose on social media: ‘Are books political?’ According to PEN America, “Since 2021, a movement to ban books has put students’ freedom to read in jeopardy.”  During the 2023-24 school year, 19 titles were banned in at least 50… Read the rest at our website.

If Charles Darwin was right when he said humans descended from a common ancestor, why can we communicate complex thoughts and emotions through words, but other species can’t?  Linguistics professor Noam Chomsky proposed that people are born with the ability to learn language. According to the Wernicke-Geschwind Model for… Read the rest at our website.

Home ownership has historically served to protect people from market volatility.  Unfortunately, for the residents of Li’l Abner Trailer Home Park, which is located at 11239 N.W. 4th Terrace, that is not the case. They have been fighting since November against eviction notices for redevelopment plans.  On Dec. 23,… Read the rest at our website.

Mental health is a crucial aspect of well-being, yet in the Latin community, it’s frequently overlooked, especially in women.   Many Latinos, especially older folks, don’t recognize anxiety, depression and stress as genuine problems, or the severity of neglecting someone’s mental health.  This is concerning, particularly in today’s fast-paced society,… Read the rest at our website.

A Tumblr post by vikingsfuneral explains that genuine friendships, with mutual sacrifice and support through thick and thin, have become self-serving exchanges.  I think about it occasionally and remind myself how lucky I am to have friends who have sat on the phone with me through tough times despite… Read the rest at our website.

From bullying, theft and even mistreatment, my experience at a local shelter has been a blessing and a curse.  Last October, I navigated from Seattle through Oregon and landed in Miami, looking for a fresh start after using drugs and alcohol to process the loss of my mom and… Read the rest at our website.

The American Dream doesn’t have a singular definition anymore. Today, it resembles a painting of diverse opinions. Through my parents, I have seen the relationship that most immigrants face with the American Dream.  My dad, who immigrated from Cuba in 1978, tells me that he saw the United States… Read the rest at our website.