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The Little Bird Who Waited
Once upon a time, in a quiet little village with green fields and tall trees, there lived a young sparrow named Chikki. She was small, brown, and full of energy. Chikki loved flying more than anything else. She would fly over the trees, chase butterflies, and sing happy songs from the rooftops.
By Mansoor Ahmad7 months ago in Pride
She Hated LGBTQ People—So We Flooded Her Bakery with Pride Cakes. AI-Generated.
My sibling worked with a woman who made their life miserable. Let’s call her Diane. She worked as the only cake decorator at a small-town grocery store—not a big box chain, but one of those local places where everyone knows everyone. From the outside, the store seemed friendly, warm, even community-focused. But behind the bakery counter? Hatred quietly simmered under a layer of fondant and fake smiles.
By Zahir Ahmad7 months ago in Pride
Good Vibes at Northwest Arkansas Pride 2025
Greetings, Vocal readers and subscribers! This past weekend was eventful and filled with unity. As Pride Month comes to a close, the fight for our equal rights is far from over. Regardless of who's in the White House, we won't rest until everyone has access to the necessary accommodations, such as respectful and proper health care. We have to fight the good fight daily, not just during Pride Month. Also, we won't let a bigoted President and his cohorts devalue and dehumanizing us. We exist and here to stay. As I've stated in my previous stories, equality has always existed. No one is "forcing " it on you or anyone else. Being a decent human being and showing compassion who are different from you isn't optional. It's neither indoctrination, nor controversial. It's also neither a Democrat or Republican thing. It's both a common sense and humanity thing. No group of people should feel unsafe or be discriminated against, just because of who someone is or what they look like. Conservatives tend to call people like us who care about other causes and people's plights woke. Yes. Yes, we are. You know why? It's because I said before, no one deserves to be mistreated in any way, because of one's race, gender, or sexual orientation. We don't want people to lose their lives or suffer due to these Republican politicians and lawmakers having these oppressive laws that harms others. So yes, Republicans. We are woke and yes, we give a damn about those who can't stand up or defend themselves. We refuse to shut up or walk on eggshells in order for us to make you feel comfortable. Our voices will only grow louder and bigger. If we stay silent, then the bullies would win. When I say bullies, I'm referring to conservatives and conservative politicians.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 7 months ago in Pride
The Art of Doing Nothing: Why Rest Is the Most Productive Thing You Can Do
I used to believe rest was a reward you earned after hard work. So I worked hard. Every hour of my day was filled with tasks, goals, errands, and deadlines. Even my “free time” wasn’t really free — it was packed with side hustles, content creation, or catching up on messages I missed during the week.
By Abdul Musawer 7 months ago in Pride
One Chair, Many Stories
Every home holds something special—not expensive or fancy, but filled with silent memories. Sometimes, that special thing is a simple wooden chair. We pass by it every day, barely noticing it. But if that chair could talk, what stories would it tell?
By aadam khan7 months ago in Pride
A Shy Person’s Guide To Building A Personal Brand
Creating a personal brand often seems like a competition built exclusively for outgoing personalities. Standard guidance consistently emphasizes the same approach: publish continuously, broadcast everything, connect aggressively, maintain omnipresence. For many people, this strategy feels completely overwhelming.
By Muhammad Sabeel7 months ago in Pride
When I Lost My Job, I Found Myself — And an Income Online
I never thought I'd be the kind of man who would cry over a job. I always saw myself as the strong one—provider, planner, protector. You lose a job, you get another one, right? That’s what I used to think. But that idea collapsed the day I walked out of my office, holding a brown cardboard box with my name written in black marker on the side.
By Oguntade Hafeez Olalekan7 months ago in Pride
The Fox and the Wolf
In a deep and ancient forest where the trees whispered old secrets and the wind carried tales across the valleys, lived a fox named Varyn. He was clever—so clever that he was both admired and mistrusted by the other animals. Varyn never hunted with force; instead, he outsmarted his prey or convinced someone else to do the work for him.
By Muhammad Idrees7 months ago in Pride
Speak Up, Stand Tall: The Heartbeat of Advocacy in a Noisy World
In a world that often shouts over the whispers of the oppressed, advocacy is not just a profession, it’s a performance, a protest, a promise. It’s where intellect meets empathy, and where courage takes the podium in a courtroom of chaos
By Mian Suhaib Amin7 months ago in Pride
