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Black History Month Read/Watchlist With Little to no Context

Hello!  Recently, I've been engaging with many documentaries and books that involve Black history and culture, and I feel that it's imperative that I use this platform that I have to share the things I've watched or read that have changed my worldview. I would like to also emphasize the fact that it doesn't need to be Black History Month for you to educate yourself and others on or appreciate Black history/culture.  Please look up trigger warnings if you do decide to read or watch anything on this list! It's good to educate yourself, and educating yourself on history is usually uncomfortable, but take care of yourself. Self care is an act of resistance! Without further ado, here is my read/watchlist recommendations for Black History Month 2026, with little to no context.  (None of this is sponsored by the way).  Books to Read  1. "N*groes with Guns" by Robert F. Williams  This book will radicalize you so much.  2. "Recitatif" by Toni Morrison  Th...
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My Experience With Covid

 Hi hello yes I know this post is a day late. I have a VERY good excuse. Yesterday was my first day back at school after a week and a half of having covid and I came back to an essay and a presentation. The essay's due this Friday too. Thankfully I have extenuating circumstances (covid). 


So, why am I doing this post? Honestly, I'm just hoping that somewhere, someone just tested positive for covid or someone that they love did and they're just worried about what's to come. Like I was. I just hope this can provide some sort of comfort for whoever reads this. Remember, this is not medical advice, in fact, it's not any type of advice. This post it just a way for me to talk about my experience with covid. 

I tested positive on Wednesday before Thanksgiving, like the day before. Thankfully I was out of school for the rest of the week. At first, I felt super weak. My throat and stomach were hurting and I felt like I was going to pass out. You know when you stand up too fast or haven't eaten for a while and your head has a heartbeat and everything feels dizzy? Yeah, that's how I felt. I also had a toothache from getting my braces tightened the day before. 

The second day, I felt a lot better. Just a really stuffy nose and a nice Thanksgiving dinner. Third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eight, ninth, and tenth were the same as the second. The 11th day was when it all went wrong. I guess since I'm in the last stretch all the mucus decided to come up. My throat was hurting HORRIBLY and all my sinuses were chock full of mucus. Just straight snot. Actually still dealing with it now. A friend literally asked me in first period if I was losing my voice. My throat's freaking full of snot. But I'm totally ok. I just need to eat to keep my energy, wear my mask, blow my nose periodically, and cough up snot so I can breathe. 

I'm not completely over dealing with this, but I will be soon (hopefully). For now, that'll be the end of this post. I'm pretty sure nothing else will happen, but if something does I'll come back and update y'all. 

Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed it! Please come back next month for more words from Willow! 

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