Getting a gift for your mom for Mother’s Day doesn’t need to be complicated, especially if she’s a book lover. Sure there are plenty of motherhood-themed novels out there, but finding the best book for her really shows that you care. Reading is a personal experience and it’s no wonder why sharing a book with…
Five Best Mother’s Day Movies
Mother's Day is the day we honor and celebrate our moms. What better way to celebrate her this year than with a movie marathon? The trick here is to find the right kind of movie to watch with mom that'll (hopefully) make you both appreciate each other a little better. In other words, you'll need…
Top Picks: Celebrating Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou was a writer, poet, actress and singer best known for her classic autobiographical work, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Maya Angelou published seven books in her autobiography, in addition to several books, essays and poetry. Born Marguerite Johnson on April 4, 1928, Maya Angelou adopted her stage name to stand out as a…
Get Ready for C2E2!
It's that time of year again! C2E2, a clever word play of the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, will be in full swing beginning April 6th at the McCormick Place. It's a pop culture convention catering to fans of comic books, anime, cosplay, TV and movies. At C2E2, you can meet your favorite writers and artists…
It’s A Woman’s World
Ever wondered what life would be like if the world were ruled by women? I have. I've imagined less sexual violence, more peace among nations, less income inequality, less gender superiority and the unquestioned right of a woman to choose. Although some aspects of society are not the best, they are certainly not progressing toward…
Toni Morrison: Nobel Prize Winner Turns 87
Celebrated author Toni Morrison turns 87 on February 18. As a prolific author, she's known for her vivid portrayal of the African American experience. Born February 18, 1931, as Chloe Anthony Wofford, Toni Morrison has written 11 fictional novels in addition to 8 works of nonfiction and other works. Her most famous work, considered her…
Eat Local: A New Year’s Resolution
A new year means new resolutions. Maybe you’d like to lose some weight, improve your health or do your part to improve the environment. If so eating locally sourced food is a great option. Due to the growth of the local foods market, it’s not just a trend, it’s a movement that has so many…
Racial Inequality: Suggested Readings
Inspired by James Baldwin's The Fire Next Time, one of the most important books of the decade is Between the World and Me. Ta-Nehisi Coates wrote a letter to his son about racism and how it is being black in America. It discusses the identity, outrage, struggle and the reality of being black. A controversial…
Self-Driving Cars: 5 Articles
When I think of artificial intelligence, I usually think of movies like I, Robot or The Terminator (scary, right). Most recently though, I’ve come to think about artificial intelligence in terms of its contributions to humanity in the form of self-driving cars. Given what we’ve been conditioned into believing about the implications of making computers…
I Woke Up Like This: 5 Beauty Sources You’ll Love
No, I actually did not wake up like this (shocking I know). My actual “just woke up face” scares my cat and requires an absurd amount of skill and investment in some pricey products. Good thing I found these helpful sources that can not only get me photo ready, but can help me save money…
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