Symone RanayeinUnder the SunThe Ugly Black GirlWith the brush in one hand and the flatiron in the other, I couldn’t help but notice the damage I had caused to my hair. It was almost as…May 17, 2021May 17, 2021
Symone RanayeGraduation Day!Ever since I was a little girl, my mission was to please you. You always said from the moment I was born, you knew I’d be good with my…Mar 29, 2021Mar 29, 2021
Symone RanayeinUnder the Sun‘When will we matter?’Police brutality sews skepticism, distrustMar 19, 2021Mar 19, 2021
Symone RanayeMy Precious Baby GirlAs I watch you sleep, I notice how your nostrils flare as you repeatedly inhale and exhale. I can’t help but smile and think to myself…Mar 1, 2021Mar 1, 2021
Symone RanayeFrom Trials to TriumphConfident, secure, and stable- each describe the character of a young man who has shown so much strength throughout his life. Growing up…Feb 22, 2021Feb 22, 2021
Symone RanayeLike an Open Journal on the Dotted LinesI wish I could write about all these wonderful moments I’ve experienced in my life. Like the day I swam in my aunt’s pool for the first…Feb 1, 2021Feb 1, 2021
