Kovie Biakolo
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Don’t Lose Your Cool
And the truth is words are like when tooth paste comes out of the bottle and you try to put it back in – it’s nearly impossible to put it back in.
You Were Never Allowed To Be Weak
Because in life’s battles, your role is Captain.
Educating America: Diminishing Africa’s Single Story
Because for far too long and far too often, Africa’s story has not been told by Africans. And it has not been told accurately.
5 Things That Don’t Make You Cool
Designer Clothing…
The Secret To Life
Sometimes life’s answers are simpler than what we make them out to be.
Enjoy And Appreciate The Roses — Despite The Thorns
Perspective. It’s a word that gets thrown around quite a bit. And I am probably one of the worst offenders.
Why Being Directly Rejected Is A Good Thing
This is my simple formula for dealing with rejection: eat donuts, drink wine, and run. Everything will be okay afterward.
Why You Might Need To Go To Grad School
Graduate school isn’t for everyone but if you have the right perspective about education, something it can hardly ever be, is a waste of time.
What Do Your Regrets Look Like So Far?
I did something pretty courageous yesterday – well courageous for me.
What I Think About Love
And thus we become defined not only by the love that we give, but also by the love that we are willing to receive.
Why “Reverse Racism” Doesn’t Work
There can be minorities who are racist. However, the experience of racism by a minority and by a White person, even on an individual basis is very different.
Why You Have To Ask Yourself, “What Have I Got To Lose?”
Fear is a female dog.