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Paid Paternity Leave Needs To Be A Right

It’s not enough to just be present at birth — men need to be front and center for the entire experience

6 min readMar 8, 2022

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Your Company is Anything But Family

Whether in an interview or in your fourth year, the word “family” is jargon that you should be afraid to hear

4 min readJan 17, 2022

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Company Cultures Aren’t Changing — So Black Professionals Continue to Leave

Companies that can’t offer Black workers money, security, and positions in leadership should expect to lose their talent

6 min readJun 6, 2021

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5 Things I Miss After Moving From The South

I left the South not thinking I’d miss the place that helped shape who I am

4 min readFeb 16, 2021

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The Pandemic Rewired Us — But We Won’t Notice Until It’s Gone

We may think we’re ready to go back into the world, but are we?

5 min readFeb 3, 2021

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NIL Is A Win That Gives Student-Athletes What They Deserve

This isn’t your granddad’s sport anymore — the potential for student-athletes to get compensated the way they deserve has dramatically…

6 min readJul 1, 2021

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My Blended Family Busts the Absent Black Father Myth

A conversation with my dad and stepdad about the keys to positive parenting

7 min readJun 19, 2021

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Naomi Osaka Prioritized Herself — And It Was The Right Choice

6 min readJun 2, 2021

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Naomi Osaka Prioritized Herself — And It Was The Right Choice

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Am I A Cat Owner Or Full On Parent

Cats require the same kind of love and care that children do — preparing us for kids in the most interesting of ways

4 min readMay 30, 2021

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Being Stuck Inside Ignited My True Passion For Traveling

Traveling isn’t about the destination — it’s about the journey and the experiences you have while doing so

4 min readMay 24, 2021

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Being Stuck Inside Ignited My True Passion For Traveling

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Joshua Dairen

Joshua Dairen

A writer and singer-songwriter centered around perspective and diversity. Words found on Medium’s Level and Marker. Follow me @JoshuaDairen on Twitter and IG.

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