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Nicky Tee
Mar 10, 20246 min read
Black, Woman, and Solo: A Guide to Traveling in El Salvador
Hey!! If you've stumbled across this blog post, you are probably considering a trip to El Salvador. I hope that after reading this,...
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Nicky Tee
Jul 13, 20225 min read
When celebrating yourself feels hard...
Two days before my dissertation defense, I cried to my mentor and told her I wish I had a bit more confidence in myself and my research...
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Nicky Tee
Dec 9, 20204 min read
On Celebrating Halloween.
DISCLAIMER: I know that Halloween was like 2 months ago, but this blog post was very much influenced by a podcast that I listened to...
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Nicky Tee
Jun 15, 20203 min read
Protect & Love Black Women...While We Are Still Here.
Oluwatoyin should still be here. Last night while skimming through social media, I came across yet another hashtag: #justicefortoyin. I...
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Nicky Tee
Jun 8, 20203 min read
When Black children go from being cute to being a threat.
If you haven't noticed by now, we are living in the largest Civil Rights movement in history! We are in the midst of a revolution, y'all....
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Nicky Tee
Jun 2, 20201 min read
Black Lives Matter: Resources and Tools You Can Use To Take Action...
It's been a challenging week for most of us, especially for the Black community. I cried so many times out of frustration, anger, and...
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Nicky Tee
May 27, 20202 min read
Dear Black people: It's okay to mourn the loss of a Black person that you did not know.
I am going to make this short and sweet because I am TIRED. And the more that I write, the more that I will cry. It's so bizarre to me...
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Nicky Tee
May 18, 20203 min read
Stop blaming yourself for every failed relationship.
I was talking to my therapist today and I expressed to her that I have been feeling down lately. Specifically, I have been battling with...
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Nicky Tee
Apr 1, 20203 min read
We've all been through trauma, it's time you stop using yours as an excuse.
Before I continue, this blog post is in NO WAY invalidating anyone's traumatic experiences. I understand that healing is not...
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Nicky Tee
Feb 17, 20203 min read
Let's talk about it: The push-out of Black girls in schools.
#systematicracism #nametheproblem #protectBlackgirls As a young Black girl, I have had many mentors who literally paved the way for me....
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Nicky Tee
Feb 2, 20202 min read
"I love you" does not mean that I will condone everything you do...
I have been praying so much more lately. For my friends, for my family, for my church. For me. Since this year started, I have been...
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Nicky Tee
Nov 22, 20192 min read
God removes, but he also replaces
I read a post on Instagram a few weeks ago that said "you're allowed to cut people off without their permission..." I mean, I agree to an...
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Nicky Tee
Oct 16, 20193 min read
It's not a "relationship" problem, it's a "singleness" problem.
Admit it. There are days when you feel super lonely, and that loneliness can be filled by either an intimate/sexual encounter with...
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Nicky Tee
Oct 3, 20193 min read
Black people don't try to fit in; we create our own space
Pictured above is the University of Maryland, Baltimore County's first Black graduate student organization (BGSO) - executive board....
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Nicky Tee
Sep 2, 20192 min read
Ten things #hotgirlsummer taught me.
24-year-old Houston rapper, Megan thee Stallion, challenged us black and brown girls and women to have a #hotgirlsummer and bring the...
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Nicky Tee
Aug 20, 20192 min read
Stop telling people to "humble" themselves.
Just the other day, I decided to do a google search of the word humble. I have a broad idea of what it means, but I wanted good ol'...
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Nicky Tee
Aug 13, 20192 min read
You are NOT responsible for other people's happiness.
Yesterday, I met with my therapist and before I continue, I have to shout out to Black women who are therapists! Your work is necessary...
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