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…5 min read·May 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…3 min read·Mar 29, 2021----
Symone RanayeinUnder the Sun‘When will we matter?’Police brutality sews skepticism, distrust5 min read·Mar 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…2 min read·Mar 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…1 min read·Feb 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…2 min read·Feb 1, 2021----