Some people dream their whole lives of moving to New York City. I am not one of those.
Read MoreFor a long time, I was a die-hard country fan. I celebrated the likes of Shania Twain, Jason Aldean, and Miranda Lambert. I loved country music so much that I would receive side eyes from a lot of my friends because so many thought it was odd for me to not only listen to country music, but also enjoy it. But I didn’t care what anyone thought of me, it was my safe place. Then I started noticing a pattern of behavior.
Read MoreNo sé imaginen la maravilla que se siente sentir aparecer estas nuevas partes de uno mismo, conocer lados de nosotros mismos que en la cultura que vivíamos a lo mejor no han podido lucir.
With a name like Jomaree Fernandez, I’m still asked to this day “what nationality are you?” My answer of “American” is typically met with faces of confusion followed by, “well, where are your parents from originally?”
Read MoreThis week on the Fluf we’re disrupting identity. Stay with us as we delve into the process of growing up between cultures, discuss expressions of love across language, and tackle country music’s slow burn toward inclusivity.
Read MoreI was walking hard and suddenly / the wind picked up
Read MoreShe sits pulling on strands of her hair trying to decide if she needs a haircut
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