Fiona Apple, an alternative artist known for her very personal and very raw illustrations on life released her second studio album titled “When The Pawn.” Originally inspired by a poem she wrote, the album introduced the listener to the various versions of Apple that have digressed into her self continuity. The poem reads: “When the […]
Mallory Rose's Ted Talk, "The Problem with Cultural Gatekeeping," delves into the harmful consequences of defining and controlling cultural identity. She argues that cultural gatekeeping, often rooted in a desire to protect cultural heritage, can inadvertently create exclusion and division. Rose traces the origins of cultural gatekeeping to historical trauma and oppression, such as the […]
‘My way’ is a popular song written by Paul Anka and performed by Frank Sinatra in 1969. At first glance, it appears to be a sad song painting the picture of an old guy nearing his death looking back fondly at a life that he lived his own way. In an interview, Sinatra’s daughter, Tina, […]
“The Velveteen Rabbit” a children’s book written by Margery Williams tells the story of a stuffed bunny who magically becomes real through his owner’s love. In the process, as the boy’s love grows more and more, the rabbit becomes older and shabbier but none of it matters as he is real to the boy. Finally […]
The song ‘Numb’ by the Rock band ‘Linkin Park’ tells the story of a young college girl trying hard to fit into the expectations of her controlling mother. Desperate to seek her mother’s approval, she sacrifices her passion and talent to follow a career path her mother approves of, but the girl ends up feeling […]