"Locked" by Sonia Kinyua is a coming-of-age short story exploring self-acceptance, Black hair, and identity, revealing how her journey with hair is shaped by her mother, peers, and ultimately herself.

In Survivor’s Guilt: An Inner Dialogue by Timea Faulkner, the author reflects on surviving Triple Negative Breast Cancer at 27 while finishing grad school. This moving essay explores the emotional aftermath of survival—where gratitude meets grief, and resilience becomes a daily act of faith. A must-read on healing, purpose, and life after cancer.