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Continue reading →: Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself…Welcome or welcome back to Kodak’s Corner, Cierra Lemott’s corner of the internet. My name is Cierra Lemott and I am the creator of Kodak’s Camera. It has definitely been a minute, but we’re back! I haven’t posted to this blog since June 2022 and it’s long overdue, but better…
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Continue reading →: The Importance of Positive Programs for Chicago YouthBeing a young adult born and raised in Chicago, I can safely say that there is a lack of positive resources and programs in the city, especially in neighborhoods where violence is high. This lack of resources is to blame for the high crime rates among youth as well as…
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Continue reading →: Where Can Women Feel Safe?The lives and safety of women worldwide are constantly in danger, even in places where they shouldn’t be. According to YouGovAmerica, women are “considerably more likely than men to say that they ‘always’ or ‘often’ feel unsafe participating in everyday activities like taking the bus alone, going on a first…
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Continue reading →: Concert Review: Rex Orange County at the Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly IslandOn June 24, Rex Orange County came to Chicago during his “Who Cares?” tour and it was one of my most enjoyable concert experiences. The concert was at the Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island. The stage was filled with thumbs-up cutouts, different colored flower cutouts, and an arching “Who…
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Continue reading →: The How and Why to Monitoring Your Digital FootprintHave you ever been told to be mindful of the things you say to others? The same applies to posting on social media. Over the years, the use of social media and the Internet have significantly increased. According to Statista, there are more than 3.6 billion social media users worldwide. …
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Continue reading →: Lil Nas X vs. BET AwardsThough there has been significant progress made with the representation of queer artists in the music industry, there’s still much more work to be done. From a lack of representation to being restricted in their creativity, queer artists have always received the short end of the stick. The most interesting…
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Continue reading →: Pandemic Puts A Hold On Church ServicesSt. John Church of God In Christ Resumes In-Person Services After Two Years After more than two years of closing the doors to churches due to the COVID-19 pandemic, congregations are finally being reunited. Saint John Church of God in Christ, located on Chicago’s south side, recently reopened its doors…
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Continue reading →: Mental Health & The Media: Pressure to be PerfectIn recent times, mental health and the struggles that come along with it have been more widely discussed. From everyday people to celebrities and well-known athletes, mental health has been taking its toll on many. The 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games have shown that even professionals need a moment to step…
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Continue reading →: All Attention Isn’t Good Attention: Rapper DaBaby Under Fire for Controversial Comments at Rolling LoudDuring his Sunday performance at Rolling Loud, rapper DaBaby stunned many fans and celebrities with the controversial comments that he made. These inappropriate and unprovoked comments took jabs at members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as those who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Dua Lipa has expressed her shock…
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Continue reading →: The South Loop: My Great EscapeChicago has my heart. Always has, always will. I was born and raised here so it’s literally all I know. I’m aware that there’s a world out there separate from Chicago, but no place will ever compare to the Windy City in my eyes. Before entering my freshman year of…
