Trust in Government Like many others, I began to operate under the assumption that choosing to actively participate in the continuation of the oppressive regime of voting in new agents actually meant active participation in the annihilation of the African American people. Pew Research Center reports that only about 18% of Americans in 2015 trusted […]
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The Birth of Black Lives Matter The birth of the Black Lives Matter movement emerged during the Obama administration. A new age of Black revolutionaries became disillusioned with a police state that has terrorized, abused, and murdered Black people for centuries. The number of people killed at the hands of police skyrocketed from 72 in
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One evening, I looked for something to watch on Netflix. I was not particular about what I wanted to watch, just something that I never saw before. Mindlessly scrolling through movies that vaguely looked interesting, had me thinking that I should just turn in early. Then, as soon as I had accepted my defeat, I
Netflix\’s \”Vampire vs the Bronx\” Explores Gentrification Through A Scarily Funny Lens Read More »
When I turned 18 I was excited about a lot of \”grown-up\” responsibilities. I could finally get my ears pierced without my mother\’s consent. Purchase property and cars, and even open my own credit card. I was excited about being recognized as a fully-fledged member of society. The power to vote and elect officials who
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Marvel\’s Black Panther is a 2018 live-action film based on the 1966 character created by the late Stan Lee and Jack Kirby saw the late Chadwick Boseman don the Black Panther suit and defend his home of Wakanda, a technologically advanced civilization hidden away from the rest of the world in the depths of Africa,
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Recently, I discussed with my editor on my choice to capitalize the B in Black in reference to Black people, and not the W in white in reference to white people. Currently, there is no official standard on the capitalization of either black or white in reference to people and the choice is purely a
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Presidential primaries are underway throughout the country and, after securing enough delegates to win the Democratic nominee, former Vice President Joe Biden is set to take on President Donald Trump in November. Amidst heightened racial tensions, how the government addresses injustices against the Black community is at the forefront of issues during this campaign season.
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I pack my bag with water, face masks, and snacks I tell my mother goodbye, hopefully not for the last time Scared that it very well may be the last time We start at 161 st near Yankee Stadium The field across the street is where I used to play soccer in middle school That\’s
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The assassinations of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor ignited the dormant outrage the Black community has felt towards law enforcement and the justice system since the unpunished killing of Emmet Till in 1955. These murders, alongside the overwhelming number of murders of Black people that go unheard and unpunished throughout history, sparked worldwide
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On May 11, rappers Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat made history as the first female collaboration to hold the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in six years. Their song, a remix of Doja Cat\’s \”Say So\”, was released on May 1st and created a massive buzz across the interwebs. Fans were
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