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Joel Philip

Joel Philip

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Dec 17, 2025

Lifestyles of the Broke & Frustrated

When I awake each morning, there’s usually a battle in mind of what the first thought should be. Honestly? It’s usually “FUUUUUUCKK”! Wins…

Lifestyles of the Broke & Frustrated

Joel Philip

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Jun 27, 2024

Art to Reality: How A Play Made Me Rethink Men’s Roles in Pregnancies

Before I begin, let me state that this entire writing will be biased. I do not have any children; do not desire them; and am quite aware…

Art to Reality: How A Play Made Me Rethink Men’s Roles in Pregnancies

Joel Philip

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May 16, 2024

A Few Reasons Why Drake v. Kendrick Is Now Pop Culture History

Let’s be clear on something right away: this rap battle was epic and unlike anything we’ve ever seen in music. In the past week, I found…

A Few Reasons Why Drake v. Kendrick Is Now Pop Culture History

Joel Philip

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May 15, 2024

The Phantom Job Market & the Silent Rage

Everyone has their opinions on capitalism. Everyone has their thoughts on the current state of the world. Yet oddly, everyone is not clear…

The Phantom Job Market & the Silent Rage

Joel Philip

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Apr 23, 2024

The Legend of the Neurospicy Brain and the Tired Adult

During February 2022, I was diagnosed with ADHD. For the entirety of my life, I have always felt something was off about my brain…

The Legend of the Neurospicy Brain and the Tired Adult

Joel Philip

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Feb 4, 2022

Dear White America: I’m Not Aggressive. You Are.

I’d like to make this short and straight to the point. So bear with me because the title means that sighs, I can’t make this short and to…

Dear White America: I’m Not Aggressive. You Are.

Joel Philip

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Jan 7, 2022

The Friendship Limitations

At this current time of my life, I would like to think of myself as a great friend to a number of people. But the truth is, nope. I am not…

The Friendship Limitations

Joel Philip

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Dec 8, 2021

Moments Of Growth: Saying What Needs To Be Said

At the present moment, there’s an unbridled amount of rage that sits right on top of my chest. My lungs feel hot; as if a dragon has…

Moments Of Growth: Saying What Needs To Be Said

Joel Philip

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Oct 27, 2021

Every day that I breathe, I accept this sentiment in its whole form.

It is uncomfortable to bear the brunt of this reality, especially when trying to be the change you seek. No matter what kind of olive…

Joel Philip

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Oct 25, 2021

Black Black Black

Black me

Black Black Black

Joel Philip

Joel Philip

A wonderful fusion of Brooklyn, whiskey, the Caribbean, and snark all wrapped into one person who may or may not be a wee bit touched. You decide. @risingdemise

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