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Jess Fong: Being a Hyphenated American

By Katalin Gyurián Toth How many of us have dealt with an existential crisis? So many of us are split between two or more versions of ourselves. Jess Fong is an average Asian-American girl from...

Jasmin Singer: Compassion Unlocks Identity

By Jane Lai"If we don't question our assumptions, we won't be able to grow," said Jasmin Singer. A writer, feminist, and activist, Jasmin is the senior editor of VegNews Magazine as well as the...

Carl Perino: Helping Youth Find Their Identity

Carl Perino is a middle school principal, but he is so much more than his job title. The job comes with immense responsibilities. Students look at a principal as an authority figure or someone to...

17 Reasons You Can’t Miss TEDxNavesink Identity in Asbury Park

TEDxNavesink IDENTITY is quickly approaching, and if you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, what are you waiting for?Seriously, this is one of the can’t-miss events every year in Monmouth County....

John Werner: Augmenting Reality in Your Life

By Lindsey KonkelMillennials love taking selfies-literally. A study found that the average Millennial will take upwards of 25,000 selfies in their lifetime. Gen Xers and Boomers aren't far behind....

Rob Van Varick: The Positive Effects of Design on Identity

By Katalin Gyurián TothWhat comes to mind when you think of a wheelchair? Limitation? Disability? Aging? Lack of independence?Yet the wheelchair is accepted as an as-is solution-no one questions its...

Mariah Fenton Gladis: Developing a Sacred Bond with Yourself

By Katharine Eaton“A person’s relationship with themselves deeply impacts the rest of their life,” says Mariah Fenton Gladis. A renowned psychotherapist with over four decades of professional...

Eric Burdge: Handcrafting Your Path to Success

Eric Burdge was never a fan of the traditional education system. It's not that he doesn't think it's effective, he just doesn't believe it's for everyone. And it certainly wasn't for him.Eric...

Alexandra Lewis: Bringing Peace, Love and Equality Through Poetry

By Vera BoatengMany parents try to shield their children from the harsh realities of the world that appear on the news. But in today’s age, with the prevalence of social media, there’s no way hide...

Can Grief Be Good? Joe Primo Explains How Joy and Sorrow Intersect

It's been said that death is hardest on the living particularly when there is no life insurance policy to help loved ones during the grieving process financially. The finality of death and the grief...

Jenan Matari: Embracing Your Identity

By Tommy ChungJenan Matari is like a walking oxymoron. A 25-year-old Muslim feminist, Jenan knows that people hear those two terms and think they contradict each other. But they're part of her...

American Identity: John Sitilides on Origins, Legacy and Destiny

By Katharine EatonAmerica plays a significant yet complex role in the world. That role is often misunderstood by America's citizens, allies, as well as its adversaries, according to John Sitilides.A...