By India Taina There is a phenomenon that I like to call “the TV under the rug”. It’s the idea that there is this symbolic television, and everyone has one of their own, fine tuned to them. The TV plays things that need to be addressed in your life, and depending on who you are,Continue reading “There Is A TV Under The Rug”
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Securing the (Under Eye) Bags: Overworking in America
In this piece, I explore the die hard world of overworking in America, and explain my thoughts on why this culture breeds as successfully as it does, with some quick witted jokes and corny humor, as always! Comment below if you think this culture analysis was accurate AF, and tell me how it affects your day to day! Happy Quarantine Reading ya’ll!
Mini Post! All YOU Need is Love / Te Mereces
In this piece, I talk about the importance of loving yourself through it all: the trials, the tribulations, and the times you get tomato sauce on your white shirt. You deserve love, and what higher love can we get then the one that we make ourselves? Disfrutense amores
Chapter 10: Kingin’ It All 2020! A Letter To The Men Who Seek To Be Empowered
In this piece, I write an open letter to both men and women as to why pushing our men forward in society can lead us into some powerful places! I included a new excerpt, titled “Too long, Didn’t Read” in which I give a quick summary of the whole post for my readers who like Mini Posts better! Lmk what you think in the comments! Sigue Pa’lante!
Chapter 9: Pandering in America: It’s not Just Political
In this post, I express some of the theories that I have as to why pandering exists outside of politics in everyday life. I define what it is, lay out some observations, and wrap it all up with real life examples, because would it be me if I didn’t keep it real? Enjoy!
Chapter 7: Can Trump Supporters be True Friends of POC’s?
In this piece, I take on one of the most polarizing topics in America since the OJ Simpson trial, and try to give it my best shot. Read to see what took me 10 days to research and come up with an opinion, and join the discussion! Do you think people of color and Trump supporters can coexist? Read to hear what might be a surprising take on what feels like an age old topic!
Chapter 4: Using the N Word as a Non Black POC or Even Just as a Non POC
In this opinion post, I lay it ALL out on this hot button issue that deserves to be talked about. I let you know my perspective on non-black POC using the infamous “N- word” and my perspective on how to maybe come to some sort of agreement on its usage (but maybe not!). Read more to find out my exact thought! Please leave a comment so we can engage and dialogue!
Chapter 3: Opinion Post: The Bad Bitch Complex
In my debut opinion post, I talk about my own opinion on how media and mainstream culture has perpetuated the ideal of being a “bad bitch,” and how we’ve been fooled to believe this is empowering. Take a look, and please COMMENT what you think! Opinionate away!
Chapter 2: Self Care for the Working Girl, La Mujer Trabajadora!
In this piece, learn some valuable tips to applying some self lovin’ to your hectic horario (schedule)! Dive into the importance of taking care of YOU, and the ways to achieve it, all while still maintaining that fabulous JEFA (boss) style! Sigue, mujer!