PinnedC.R. HughesinLEVELLessons for My Black Nephew to Keep Him AliveIt may seem like I’m nagging, but he needs to be cognizant of how he’s seen in a racist society·4 min read·May 15, 2021--6--6
C.R. HughesI Was Just KenOn being a girl who always preferred Ken over Barbie.·5 min read·Sep 10, 2023----
C.R. HughesMy First Girl Friend Might Have Actually Been My First GirlfriendRealizing that my middle school best friend may have actually been my first gay relationship·9 min read·Aug 13, 2023----
C.R. HughesI Tried a Queer Dating App and Almost Got Scared StraightDiving into the intimidating world of dating as an inexperienced bisexual·4 min read·May 23, 2023--14--14
C.R. HughesStop Saying Africans Sold Their Own People During The Slave TradeIt’s an anti-Black talking point, used to divide Black people even further.·4 min read·May 23, 2023--1--1
C.R. HughesWhy the “African Booty Scratcher" Stereotype is Worse Than Just Schoolyard BullyingAfrican kids being bullied in American schools is a much bigger issue than many people make it out to be·6 min read·May 18, 2023----
C.R. HughesWhat They Don’t Tell You About Leaving ReligionLeaving religion isn’t a monolithic experience, so no amount of YouTube videos could have prepared me for this ·4 min read·May 11, 2023--1--1
C.R. HughesSurrounding Myself With Successful People is Not What I Need To Get AheadWhy having financially successful friends isn’t the lifehack you might think it is·4 min read·May 11, 2023----
C.R. Hughes5 Black Boy Bands of This Century That Deserve BetterIf you’re anything like me (or several million people) at some point in your life, you went through a boy band phase. And if you’re even…·5 min read·Feb 11, 2022----
C.R. HughesAs a Closeted Bisexual, The Gay Jokes About Shawn Mendes Feel PersonalOn November 17, Shawn Mendes and Camilla Cabello broke the internet when they announced their break up after over two years of dating. As…·4 min read·Jan 2, 2022----