Is It Smart? — ChatGPT has been making waves around the world since its release. People have been using it and other forms of AI to do everything these days, from “creating” art to “writing” books and more. When I first heard of ChatGPT, I discouraged its use in creative production, felt neutral about…

A Film Review. Around 2 weeks ago I finally took the time to sit down and watch a Bollywood film. I believe that to be well versed in anything, you must be willing to digest material from various cultures in order to get a proper global understanding. I try to…

Feeding And Building Community Simultaneously. COVID-19 highlighted many fractures within the world’s economic infrastructure, with some places being more seriously affected than others. After the first case of the virus was reported in New York City on March 1, 2020, America’s brightest and densest metropolitan area shut down, impacting the…

It’s Time For Change. It’s been about 5 months since I moved back to NYC. While I consider myself a native New Yorker through and through, I can’t deny the fact that my heart longs for the greenery I grew accustomed to from my 14 years in the American South…

A West Indian short story from the podcast, Parrotbeetie Gịnị mere m ga-eji nwee nkụda mmụọ? Why should I feel discouraged? Chidubem stared at the light palms of her hands for a moment as her mother’s famous question echoed in her mind. The sun was hot on the back of…

On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, Uganda made headlines after passing laws that deemed identifying as LGBT+ punishable by 20 years in prison. While 36 out of Africa’s 54 countries have long-standing laws that criminilize homosexuality, none have ever been as strict as Uganda’s. Western nations have been quick to condemn…

A West Indian short story from the podcast, Parrotbeetie. Pierre sipped his Jamaican kola and belched with satisfaction as he watched the hustle and bustle around him. Six Roads, a village in Carriacou, buzzed with life as people of all ages prepared for the seasonal maroon, a festival with ties…

A West Indian short story from the podcast, Parrotbeetie. Fatou let out a long sigh of relief as her feet slipped out from her worn peeling shoes into the soft, lush grass. Her skin crawled as a harsh voice yelled her name. Fatou took a calming breath to steady her…

A West Indian short story from the podcast, Parrotbeetie. Justin groaned as he stretched his body, raising his hands towards the scorching sun. He stood in his garden, surrounded by freshly tilled soil, the smell of which threatened to overpower him. He looked down at his patch of land, a…