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Traditionally in black culture the  narratives about black men in the media seem to be very rigid. Strength is seen as being silent, while being masculine is seen as being tough. Being vulnerable, especially emotionally, is seen as a weakness and is often discouraged or penalized. Such narratives are common, and because of their commonality, they seem to be natural and inevitable. However, such narratives are not often representative of the complexities of reality, especially

Hello, my name is Misty Hines and I am a media critic. I analyze all different types of media. I make sure they are what they say they are. If a movie is meant to be a dramatic thriller, when I criticize, I use certain rubrics and specific criteria to grade it on a scale, and then I give my honest report of the movie and look at what effort I put into the movie. Was there evidence-based research? Why did the directions use certain angles for specific scenes? I take all of tha

Connecting to Career-Readiness Competencies During my internship at Riverside Health, I was able to apply several of the NACE Career-Readiness Competencies in very tangible and meaningful ways. Upon reflection, three that stand out are: Technology, Teamwork, and Critical Thinking. Each of these competencies fed directly into my projects, whether recording and editing digital media, cross-departmental coordination, or building tools to tackle organizational challenges. All tol

1. In what ways have I developed new knowledge, skills, or abilities in completing the above-mentioned experience? My internship at Riverside Health allowed me to gain a strong background in leadership development, communications strategies, and designing organizational training. My contributions to the launch of the new EDGE Leadership Program have also enhanced my conceptual skill sets in the realms of emotional intelligence as well as collaborative learning. I was able to