On Emilia Pérez, Hollywood Stereotypes, and the Stories That Shape Us

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By Adetayo Adetokun

Hollywood has always been a storyteller. But it doesn’t just tell any stories—it tells stories that shape how we see the world. It decides who gets to be a hero, who is worthy of love, who is feared, who is pitied, and who is ignored.

So You Are…

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By Adetayo Adetokun

So you are  11…

You are 11, and the world still belongs to you.

Why Are Black People Still Dying From Preventable Diseases?

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How many more Black mothers must die during childbirth before the world takes notice? 

How many more Black children must perish from malnutrition, even in an era of scientific breakthroughs?

Why are Black bodies still disproportionately carrying the weight of disease, suffering, and medical neglect?

You Don’t Rate Yourself Enough

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By Adetayo Adetokun 

If you knew someone who does even half of what you do,

You wouldn’t just admire them—you’d stand in awe of them.

You’d talk about their strength like it’s divine,