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Striking a Message: Social Media Influencers Fascinate Virtual Masses

Just to mention, I do not earn money from social media. This is an opinion piece and in no way criticizing anyone who benefits from social media. However, I do apologize for any consistent spelling, grammar and punctuation errors. Hence, I am still refining my writing skills since my college days.     F or some time now, I have wondered how some people have niches to provoke discussions on the Internet with such ease to garner attention to their content or gain popularity to their brands. Of course, certain social media platforms must have convoluted formulas or earning scales in order to interest people to make earnings, while they thrive on their passions. It is possible many social media influencers know the strategies, or at least contribute ideas, and certainly feel confident about their content. However, many of us, who choose not to monetize from social media observe and realize it takes countless time and effort to work and promote such content to ...

Stamping the Pathway: Women Plant Historical Marks

Personal note: Just to start, the topic of Women’s History Month is challenging, to balance the message and relevance of this piece, because of the fact that March has gained recognition as Women’s History Month, dated back in 1978. Throughout the course of history, an abundance of women mobilized during experiences, instances that confronted adversity based upon gender, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class and other classes within the societal umbrella. Respectively, many compassionate women acted as trailblazers even as many contenders questioned their integrity and intentions. However, it is certain that many women remained persistent and pushed the limits to share awareness. Another personal note: as a plethora of women have declared and acted toward powerful moments of our history, they have transcended above the fray. Personally, I admire women who defend their rights as they strive for a world of equality. From Jane Fonda, Oprah Winfrey, Gloria Steinem, Madeline Alb...