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Cover pics with Black characters have a serious lack of representation on Vocal Top Stories, plus other grouses.. Top Story - August 2023.
Dear Anyone Ever since I joined Vocal, I have noticed that if I use Black faces to represent my stories it almost never gets picked for a Top Story, except one, and it was a caricature of a rather pretty witch. I have monitored the situation for a long time, and I need to state my case. After thumbing through recent pages of TS', I found two stories represented, one by me which speaks about Vocal, not my personal stories, and the other a story about Carlee, a Black girl who lied about an incident, not very flattering. Did she really have to do something bad to have her face make top story.
By Novel Allen2 years ago in Writers
Word’s poorest country
Burundi, a small nation in the heart of Africa, is tragically known for its status as one of the world's poorest countries. With a population of approximately 12.5 million, its citizens grapple with a harsh reality of extreme poverty and widespread unhappiness. The depth of these challenges is starkly evident in the country's average annual income of a mere $180, coupled with a persistent issue of high unemployment rates. In a relentless struggle for survival, families of eight are forced to make do with meager monthly earnings of just $15.
By Samuel Kamano2 years ago in Writers
My First Hair Cut.
My mother had warned me that people had the tendency to hold onto past experiences. Despite how detrimental their effect may be. My mother had also said, that it is these stored memoirs that eventually can shape one. Like a touch on the surface of the skin, deep down like poison running through the veins.
By Scout O'Donoghue2 years ago in Writers
A Humble Champion
In the rolling hills of Norway, where fjords meet the sea, Victor Hovland's story unfolded like a tale of humility and perseverance. From the very beginning, he displayed an unwavering dedication to his craft, his humble demeanor matched only by his boundless passion for golf.
By Mentor okafor2 years ago in Writers
Grade School Dickinson
I must have been around eight when I wrote my first poem. At least, the first poem I can remember writing. There was a bunny and a snowman and it was complete with an artistic crayon interpretation. I’m sure my Mother even has it stored somewhere for safekeeping. I loved to rhyme, and I’m sure there were poems that came before this one I remember the most. There have been a literal hundreds of poems since then, I can state that with absolute confidence.
By Josey Pickering2 years ago in Writers
Legacy and generational impact
In the heart of Canada, where the fields echoed with the shouts of soccer enthusiasts, lived a legend named Sarah Mitchell. For over a decade, she had graced the pitch as the stalwart of the Canadian women's soccer team. Her dedication, resilience, and unyielding spirit had carried her team through victories and defeats alike. But as the Women's World Cup approached, Sarah knew that this tournament would be her swan song.
By Mentor okafor2 years ago in Writers
