Author Archives: Tahirah Akbar-Williams
So you wanna be a librarian?
I was on a plane recently with a few librarians coming from a library conference, and the flight attendant expressed how much she would enjoy being a librarian because she would love to sit at her desk all day and … Continue reading
It’s finals, but I’m not stressed!
So it‘s time for finals. Feeling a bit stressed? I remember those days. Well, relax, and let me share a few tips that may help you de-stress: Watch a funny movie! Get some exercise! Take a walk through the Bufano … Continue reading
I have to admit, I am addicted…
I have friends who are addicted to their Smartphones and social media. They are constantly updating their Facebook (FB) status, tweeting, downloading pictures to Flickr, or glued to their smartphones, talking or texting or playing with an app of some … Continue reading
Hip Hop and Religion: What’s the Connection?
When I first ran across the article “Professor Trill: Bun B Examines Hip Hop and Religion in his Rice U Course,” I was a bit alarmed. How could someone ever attempt to draw parallels between hip hop culture and religion? It … Continue reading
The Other F-Word
I call Feminism the other F-word because it stirs up a great deal of discussion about the state of women’s rights, no matter which side of the debate one lands on. In the last few years, we have witnessed women asserting … Continue reading