More Than a Feeling
By Braelyn Fabulous Okurut | 9:29pmAn analysis exploring the physiological effects of emotions, examining how emotional experiences influence the physical body
An analysis exploring the physiological effects of emotions, examining how emotional experiences influence the physical body
When political labels are weaponized to justify violence and strip victims of their dignity, we trade our shared humanity for partisan warfare. Reclaiming empathy is no longer just a moral choice—it is a desperate necessity to stop a culture that has become dangerously desensitized.
In a world that demands Black girls be strong and silent, SZA’s album, Ctrl, feels like a quiet rebellion. Explore how the popstar’s embrace of vulnerability carves out space for a new generation of Black women to exist freely, honestly, and on their own terms.
Stop chasing a performative "New Year reset" that is practically designed to fail. Real transformation begins by trading loud, unrealistic resolutions for the quiet, sustainable habits that actually survive past January.
Unpacking what the “Strong Black Woman” stereotype is, and examining how this phenomenon reduces women to only their strength, and harms the Black community as a whole.
In a collaborative piece by multiple Bullhorn writers, the abortion debate is examined through the lens of much overlooked victims: Black women. By analyzing the history of oppression in healthcare, we can pave the way for a future of reproductive equality across racial and gender divides.
In a world full of endless opportunities for entertainment and distraction, how can we stay grounded? The answer is simple—boredom. Learn the benefits of embracing monotony, and why so many are repelled by it.
Abandoned buildings carry a magic modern development rarely matches. As bland, interchangeable structures replace them, communities lose not just old walls but the character and imagination that once shaped their streets.
Endless, sensationalized news and algorithm-driven feeds overwhelm our ability to think clearly, heighten anxiety, and distort how we see the world. As information races toward us faster than we can process it, how can anyone stay grounded and informed when the news never stops coming?
In 1993, Octavia Butler published Parable of the Sower, speculative fiction about a dystopian America. 32 years later, much of what she predicted rings eerily true. What solutions does she offer, and how could we implement them now?
The internet’s newest trend isn’t a fashion statement, it’s emotional concealment. As women hide their relationships and sincerity becomes a social risk, a generation obsessed with appearing unbothered is quietly trading genuine connection for the safety of detachment.
From Victorian diet fads to Instagram filters, skinny culture has long dictated what it means to be “beautiful.” This obsession with thinness—rooted in racism, sexism, and media-fueled perfection—continues to endanger mental and physical health worldwide, revealing how deeply the “thin ideal” still shapes our bodies, identities, and worth.
How systemic neglect and inequality continue to limit the futures of Philadelphia’s youth
The fast fashion industry, driven by trends and overconsumption, thrives on environmental destruction and worker exploitation. Beneath its low prices lie high costs to people, resources, and the planet—costs that mindful consumers have the power to change.
Almost every writer knows about the classics. Books like Jane Eyre, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Frankenstein and Pride and Prejudice are all novels that shape the storytelling of many great authors today. However, when I first discovered Jane Austen’s most well known book, I committed a crime that any avid reader would chastise me for–I watched the movie first.
