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Hello! Thank you for visiting the blog and Chasing Balance! I am Chandler Claiborne, a senior political science major at the illustrious Fisk University. For so long, I longed for a perfect life. In pursuit of that perfect life I realized that it is impossible for nothing to be wrong. When you are financially stable, your mental health may not be well, or you may be mentally stable but your physical health could fail you. Realizing this made me reflect on life as a whole and change my ultimate goal from gaining a perfect life to achieving balance.

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  • Black Voices
    Langston Hughes was a very accomplished poet who inspired not only the poetry world but the whole world. He was very influential during the civil rights movement and his poetry carried a certain power that encouraged the black community during the civil rights movement. Although Hughes is known for hisContinue reading “Black Voices”
  • The Black Vote
    The black vote has been the topic of discussion, especially for the last several years, becoming something so powerful that elected officials target when on the campaign trail. The true power of the black vote is constantly being discovered as more and more African Americans get involved in the votingContinue reading “The Black Vote”
  • Protect and Serve?
    Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “No, No, we are not satisfied, and we will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream.” People who were and are denied justice ARE NOT SATISFIED with the unjust justice system in America. The police inContinue reading “Protect and Serve?”

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Cigars of The Month

Having become a staple accessory for the discerning gentleman, cigars emanate character, class and pleasure. The perfect accompaniment to a fine scotch, the combination makes a most relaxing pastime. – Rae Oliver

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