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Lujayn Hawari
Feb 203 min read
Whispers of Home
Every morning, I start my day with a small ritual—brewing some herbal Arabic coffee and letting its rich aroma fill the house. Only then...
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Lujayn Hawari
Sep 28, 20243 min read
Injustice and the Stories We Carry
I sit in heartache on the couch in my living room, wondering… hopeless, helpless, broken, and sad. I look back on the small miracles in...
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Lujayn Hawari
Sep 9, 20243 min read
Breaking Barriers: How Diverse Voices Media Redefines Storytelling
First of all, I just want to thank all the new subscribers! Welcome to Diverse Voices Media where it's more than just a platform—it's a...
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Lujayn Hawari
Apr 22, 20243 min read
IMGG. Where Fashion Meets Empowerment, A Journey with Jade Burrowes
In a world where stereotypes and societal pressures often limit the potential of women, especially women of colour, Jade Burrowes stands...
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Sherr Marie Diaz
Jan 29, 20242 min read
Our Decisions and Destiny
Destiny is the unexplained turn of events in everyone’s lives. As I reflect on my own life’s journey, I often wonder if our lives have...
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Lujayn Hawari
Jan 25, 20242 min read
A life that once was...
They say kids don't really remember anything before the age of five. It's called childhood amnesia and it's totally normal. However, I...
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AJ Benson
Aug 4, 20231 min read
HI, MY NAME IS ___
Hello, the ghost in this chair is me, says I I love to share voice, but just to the sky Heart of crimson like a rose, soul tinted like...
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Sherr Marie Diaz
Aug 2, 20231 min read
Mask
A thousand smiles But inside she's ripping apart Feeling raw deep within Having been through a lot Withstanding all the pain and...
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AJ Benson
Jul 18, 20235 min read
Restitution ≠Retribution
The Indigenous population has faced atrocity and apathetic reconciliation in perennial succession since the first settler boat found its...
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Sherr Marie Diaz
Jul 4, 20233 min read
My Take on Life: Simple Pleasures
Some recent events I have been going through made me contemplate many things about life. It made me think about what is important. It...
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Rose Richani
Jun 19, 20235 min read
Birth Certificate
I couldn’t find my birth certificate a few years ago and as dramatic as this sounds, I questioned my existence. I couldn’t find my...
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Ivy Vincent
Jun 7, 20234 min read
On the Wind of Wings
To the heart of the matter, let's stay real. That’s the only way you’ll continue to feel. The journey wreaks havoc if you say so, it’s...
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Jeanne Marie Donnelly
May 30, 20233 min read
Putting the Heart in Healthcare
My name is Jeanne Marie Donnelly. I am an aspiring public speaker and educator. I have spoken to many diverse audiences including...
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Terry Stavridis
May 26, 20234 min read
My Constantinople: Part 2
After spending a few weeks of bliss visiting the wonderful sites of this magnificent city, it was time to settle into the reality of...
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AJ Benson
May 24, 20234 min read
Dope (2015) and Self-Discovery
The Black voice has carried many different sentiments and styles as it has found its way through modern America. What this presents is a...
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Terry Stavridis
May 20, 20234 min read
My Constantinople: Part 1
I arrived in Constantinople during the summer of 1900 from a village outside of Smyrna looking for adventure and to start a new life. My...
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Ubah Hussien
May 15, 20232 min read
Cultural Appropriation: The Exploitation of Black Culture
What is cultural appropriation and why does it affect the black community? In the media, we often see many individuals, particularly in...
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Lujayn Hawari
May 13, 20222 min read
Shireen Abu Akleh: The Death that Hit
I grew up seeing and hearing Palestinian/ American journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, on Al Jazeera TV. She was an icon and a household name...
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Lujayn Hawari
Jun 12, 20213 min read
The Colonial Impact
A FOREIGN OBSERVATION October 12, 1492 - The day Christopher Columbus made landfall in what is now known as the Bahamas. It's a famous...
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Lujayn Hawari
Oct 3, 20203 min read
It's the skin colour...
I've been living in the Bahamas for just over two months now. While my coming here was a result of a long series of unexpected events,...
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