Being an “Only”
By Hannah Reed Paula Diedrich’s story is one that needed to be shared. She was born in Kingston, Jamaica in
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Radical Love From Activist, Professor, Parent
By Emily Morris This story was previously published in the Oakland Post on April 14, 2021. Activist, professor and mom Dr. Rebecca
Their Story Taken Away
By Sarah Gudenau Ethan Demarest (he/they) is a self-proclaimed “open book.” They’re an active university student with an incredible path
Beyond Challenges to a Better Life
By Jona Ndoj Alketa Ndoj’s story I was born in a little village called Lura hidden between the mountains in
Former Correctional Officer Turned Mother
By Alaina Grady Eighteen-year-old Sarah Harper left her small town after graduating in 2009 and moved eight hours away looking
I Grew Up Fast
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A Little Money and A Couple of Outfits
By Cydney Slinger Ilir Dervishi is well-known for his restaurant business and for being a part of one of the
Life with an Eating Disorder
By Erica Kennedy Kirsten Haglund, founder of the Kirsten Haglund Foundation talks about the lifelong relationship she has had with
Inequality in Education, Working Harder
By Joe Popis Semaj Shelton is a student-athlete at the University of Detroit Mercy. In the future, he plans on
Disease Does Not Derail Family
By Chelsea Wiggins Rare diseases are rare in most people’s reality. Many only ever witness them on shows like Grey’s
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