When Black Becomes a Death Sentence, Part 2: Born in the USA There is a brutal reality that comes with being Black in the United States of America. Not only do Black people in the USA suffer

Bullying, Writing, and Hope:Why I'm Supporting Dolly's Dream Today, I want to delve into a topic that’s deeply personal and has significantly influenced my writing. It’s a subject that’s often difficult to discuss, yet it’s something that

When Black Becomes a Death Sentence, Part 1:I Come From a Land Down Under Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that the following content contains the names and descriptions of people who have died.  

Book Review: Terra Nullius by Claire G. Coleman Today I’ll be reviewing the 2017 book Terra Nullius by Claire G. Coleman. The author, Claire G. Coleman, is an Aboriginal Australian woman. More specifically, she's a Noongar woman

The Capital of Australia is Sydney, Right? No, it’s not. If you have any questions or comments, please join the community and share them! REFERENCES Sunrise English Conversation. (2015, 14 October). Misconceptions About Australia. https://www.sunrises.jp/blog/2015/10/14/misconceptions-about-australia Alright, alright,

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Book Review: Ghost Bird by Lisa Fuller Today I’ll be reviewing the 2019 book Ghost Bird by Lisa Fuller. DISCLAIMER: In the interest of full disclosure, the author of this book and I are both part of

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Australia Day, Invasion Day I begin today by acknowledging the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, Traditional Custodians of the land on which I stand today, and pay my respects to their Elders past and present. I extend that

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Why I Taught Myself to Never Smile at School By the time I began high school, I endeavoured to never show emotion on my face, and especially not positive emotions like happiness or joy. I’d learnt in