Written By: J. Laura The Myth Behind the Retail Holiday Every November after Thanksgiving, Black Friday sales swing in. Though it is now known as a consumer holiday, there is a myth that the term Black Friday originated from the trading of Black slaves. The Myth Behind Black Friday The myth arose after there was a claim dating back to the 1800s that Southern plantation … [Read more...] about How did Black Friday get its Name?
Emerald Talked to Domina Phoenix Engracia – a Sex Worker
Domina Phoenix Engracia, a BDSM sex worker who is identified by her professional name, is vocal about her work and what she does for a living. According to Very Well Mind, BDSM is a sexual practice that involves bondage, dominance, submission and sadomasochism. BDSM practices also include spanking, whipping, role playing, wax playing and/or pain playing. … [Read more...] about Emerald Talked to Domina Phoenix Engracia – a Sex Worker
An Exclusive Interview with Green Party Presidential Candidate, Howie Hawkins
Written by: J. Laura As the presidential election closes in, Emerald had the chance to talk with one of the U.S. presidential candidates from the Green Party, Howie Hawkins. Hawkins, who also ran for Governor of New York in 2010, 2014 and 2018 now wants to run for president because, “There are important issues we want to address: the climate meltdown, the growing … [Read more...] about An Exclusive Interview with Green Party Presidential Candidate, Howie Hawkins
Musa Pedersen – The Indonesian boy who is in Desperate Need of Cannabis
Sixteen-year-old Musa Pedersen was diagnosed with cerebral palsy — a lifelong condition that affects movement and coordination — 40 days after his birth. He began using medical cannabis, but has been denied access to the plant because it is illegal in Indonesia. He currently lives with his mother Dwi Pertiwi in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Musa Pedersen consumed medical … [Read more...] about Musa Pedersen – The Indonesian boy who is in Desperate Need of Cannabis
The Tibetan boy who Disappeared 25 Years ago
May 17th, 2020 marked 25 years since Chinese security forces forcefully took away 6-year-old Tibetan boy, Gendhun Choeki Nyima, and his family from a remote town in Tibet, Human Right Watch reports. The missing boy is now 31. Free Tibet, a campaign that aims to end China’s occupation of Tibet and gain international recognition of Tibetan’s right to … [Read more...] about The Tibetan boy who Disappeared 25 Years ago
