Television shows have captivated our attention since the birth of television in the 1930s. Storylines that involve complex characters and dramatic events create timeless memories that span generations. Unfortunately, a vast majority of programming was produced, written, and created by white men. America did not see a woman produce a national TV show until the […]
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His criticism of diversity trainings is uniform to his criticism of critical race theory and the Black Lives Matter movement, both of which he also finds divisive and destructive. In his view, several of the most prominent efforts that claim to address and combat social injustice actually only seek to spread divisive, ahistorical, anti-American, and
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A Social Band-Aid Even though free Black people found more sustainable livelihoods in the North, the remnants of slavery still strongly influenced American society. The 13th Amendment ensured that slavery was illegal, unless under punishment for a crime. A glaring loophole that opened the flood gates for incarcerating Black people at alarming rates. As federal
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I’m, I’m so in love with you…Many may remember these words from a song or hearing your parents play it repeatedly back in the day. But for those who don’t, this is a verse from the sultry mega-hit love song “Let’s Stay Together,” sung by none other than one of R&B’s greatest soulful crooners, Al
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The festivities got started with Dwayne \”The Rock\” Johnson making an inspiring speech just before kickoff. After both teams failed to score with their first possession the Rams drew blood first on an Odell Beckham touchdown. The Bengals immediately answered thanks to a 46-yard catch by Ja\’Marr Chase. Unfortunately for the Bengals the drive stalled
Sunday morning Corn muffins, sausage, scrambled eggs All to be consumed before Mass at 11:30 am And we better not be late Or else God is going to have another angel \”Can Kachi come outside and play today?\” You cross your arms and tilt your head Mhm. You better be in the house before
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You came into Ms. Ramsey\’s math class A chestnut face full of braces and vibrant colored beads in neat braids you probably sat between your mother\’s legs the night before anxious about your first day of school Since your first day was everyone else\’s 68th I did not understand why I stuttered when I spoke
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You came into Ms. Ramsey\’s math class A chestnut face full of braces and vibrant colored beads in neat braids you probably sat between your mother\’s legs the night before anxious about your first day of school Since your first day was everyone else\’s 68th I did not understand why I stuttered when I spoke
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I’m here, waiting to be recovered, waiting to be restored. You were taken from the dark continent, betrayed, transported and enslaved, and shamed. Men disgraced, women demeaned, children disregarded. And in the process, I am diminished. I am Black Love, waiting to be recovered, waiting to be restored. I’m here, waiting to be recovered, waiting
Los Angeles Rams: NFC Champions Despite losing their last game of the season to the 49ers, the Rams emerged as the champions of the NFC West. This allowed them to host their first-round playoff game against Arizona. In that game there was really only one team that was going to win, as the Rams dominated
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