Day: May 22, 2025

More People Need to Know: Jamestown Beach in Accra is Where Trashed Clothes End Up

More People Need to Know: Jamestown Beach in Accra is Where Trashed Clothes End Up

Jamestown Beach in Accra is where a lot of fast fashion ends up after someone throws it away. The polyester and other plastics used to make these clothes take forever to break down and when thrown into the trash, they don’t end up in landfills where they were purchased, the trash gets shipped off to […]

Nike is Raising Prices: What’s Up with That? 

The world of sneakers has always been abundant in overpriced footwear, but the issue seems to escalate with Nike’s proposed price increases. According to CNBC, the prices will be raised to around 2 to 10 dollars for any kind of footwear. While this increase may not seem that bad, it does highlight the current issue […]

Individual Sports Like Tennis and Golf Might Be Better for Autistic People

Individual Sports Like Tennis and Golf Might Be Better for Autistic People

Team sports can be hard for autistic people who struggle reading the room, noticing body language and picking up on social cues. These things are crucial when in a large group of people because intimate conversations take up too much time, and the coach, leader or whoever is in charge has to ensure every second […]

Why Connie Francis’s Pretty Little Baby Deserves Its Recent Comeback

TikTok is no stranger to trending audios, however, Connie Francis’s Pretty Little Baby seems to be one of the most deserving. Pretty Little Baby was originally released in 1962 as a B-side to her single “I’m Gonna Be Warm This Winter” and featured on her album Connie Francis Sings Second-Hand Love & Other Hits that […]

Shame is the Most Powerful Tool in Decreasing Class Consciousness

Shame is the Most Powerful Tool in Decreasing Class Consciousness

When someone asks for financial help online, they always mention how bad they felt about asking. Especially when they need direct donations to help with basic necessities like bills, food and clothing. It’s not hard to understand why, either, especially if you open the comments and see how many people shame those who ask for […]

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