Destinee Strickland
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Intersectionality of Music: Listening to Love my Blackness, my Gender, and my Beauty
In Portland, Oregon we are experiencing snow...and this city is not equipped to continue life as we know it in such conditions. As I went on an adventure in the wicked white fluff to get a workout, I couldn’t help but break out a couple of my favorite winter songs. Yes I was listening to Christmas music...don’t judge me! The melodic tones of Pentatonix and Tori Kelly singing Winter Wonderland/Don’t Worry Be Happy filled my ears as I strolled down the street. Making me feel strong and empowered because I did not let the snow stop me.
By Destinee Strickland3 years ago in Beat
Who Says You Can't Cut Your Mother Off?
In order to tell you what I’m doing and how it’s going, I have to tell you where I've been. For me, 2020 wasn't bad for some of the typical reasons. I didn't lose my job then subsequently lose my place to live. I actually found a new place to live (but more on that later). I didn't have anyone close to me die from Cornavirus. But I did lose someone...my mother (at least for now).
By Destinee Strickland3 years ago in Families
Listen to Your Dreams
There are some dreams that I have that feel so real and they shake me to my core. But the dream that inspired this act of kindness takes the cake. I felt like I had an out of body experience. It was like I jumped in a wormhole and was transported to the specific time and place in which I was needed. Although this happens to me a lot, this one made me feel like I was compelled to help. I knew someone’s livelihood was on the line, so naturally I had to.
By Destinee Strickland3 years ago in Families