In the world of photography, I would say the majority of photographers would like to get paid for doing what they love. There are many avenues you can go to generate income with your skills as a photographer. However, there are some harsh realities you may face while actually entering this field in a more professional setting. . Watch me discuss the different avenues on how to generate income off your work, how to get funding, and what it’s like working as a freelancer for publications.

In this article I will be addressing some concerns or statements that were given by a Professor named Dr. Gabriel Haslip-Viera in regards to his review of the Taino Exhibit (and symposium). Watch me expose Academic Imperialism, The Colonized mindset of Indigeneity in Puerto Rico, Lack of knowledge in tribalism, Indigenous Identity, Indigenous Nuances, and more.

In todays climate I’m sure you’ve heard these key words all over social media. Words like ADHD or ADD, which was in the vocabulary of many in order to basically describe when someone was being inattentive. However, what exactly is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is actually a different cognitive function and not a disorder. It means to be Neuro-Divergent, which means to differ in mental or neurological function from what is considered typical or normal (frequently used with reference to autistic spectrum disorders).

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase before “race is a social construct”, and that is because it truly is. It was invented as a way to define physical differences between people, but has more often been used as a tool for oppression and violence. The Idea of race and the census has changed drastically through out the years.

You’ve seen them in T.V shows as a kid or seen them associated with the holiday Christmas. There are many names for these little people Gnomes, Elves, Dwarves, Duende, etc. I can’t recall a culture who didn’t believe in these supernatural little beings. In “Indian Country” (The Americas) we know them as a general term called “Little People”.

If you don’t know his name, you’ve definitely seen his face before. As of lately, he’s been showing up on every social media platform and is continuing to grow his audience. In my personal opinion Andrew Tate is the new Tai Lopez of social media. Andrew Tate uses mostly the same marketing tactics as Tai, but he tends to push his unpopular views of todays societal norm.

So you’ve just received your DNA test results and it says you either are or have some Native American DNA, now what? Watch me break down how these DNA companies decipher your ethnicity, as well as the complexity of indigenous history and identity among the Americas. Find out if you are Indigenous or a Descendant.

We all know in 2022 one way to get your start up business or art work out there is collaborating with an influencer. In my early personal training days with my business (KTAOW), I collaborated with influencers in the early Instagram days. It was a time we were all trying to figure out how the algorithms worked and how we could take advantage of social media for businesses.

In this article, I quote and break down Taino spiritual practices documented by the Spanish. Watch as I compare it to modern day Caribbean Santeria that I witnessed growing up in East New York , Brooklyn.

Indigeneity is very complex because it may differ from nation to nation. As native people it is who we claim, that’s a part of our community.

As Native people there is no doubt that decolonization may look a little different to each individual. In my personal opinion I sometimes feel as though reconnecting Natives have a fantasization on what it was like to live at the time of our ancestors, and wish to emulate that. Our ancestors were not perfect, and they too made mistakes just like us. Sometimes decolonization to some is just buying land, farming, and living like our ancestors, which is fine because I am for that. However, decolonization to me is more educational and financial. I believe in financial decolonization to my core.

There are three major types of ADHD. There is impulsive, inattentive, and then there is the combination type. I have the combination type which is usually viewed as the most chaotic. It’s a constant battle with myself internally when it comes to basic things such as decision making. It affects me in a multiple aspects in my life such as friendships, relationships, school life, work life, life in general & even music.