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From Conflict to Compassion: Healing Historical Wounds for a Peaceful Future

Arts & Culture, Featured, Opinion, Uncategorized / Abdelrahman Hussein

Humans are incapacitated with unalienable emotions of love, happiness, contentment, and empathy, yet; it harbors seeds of hatred, cruelty, and bitterness. The current society we find ourselves in has experienced thousands of years of globalization through empires, dynasties, trade, and teachings. Along the line, our history books have narrated endless accounts of ethnic cleansing, brutal […]

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Does Anyone Kneel Anymore?

Can I Speak Freely, Featured, News & Politics, Opinion, Sports / Myles Walker

The story of civil unrest in America is one of persistence. It is a story of long, slow, unflagging battle waged against the powers of persecution. Generation after generation finds themselves fighting for the same causes and celebrating each small victory along the stony road to the final, ultimate victory. The underserved, underrepresented masses of

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Black activist adjusting his tie in a crowd.

Is Cornel West the Philosopher King America Needs?

Can I Speak Freely, Featured, News & Politics, Opinion / Myles Walker

In Plato’s Republic, written in the fourth century BC, the philosopher posits that ideal and completely just governance can only be achieved beneath the rule of a “philosopher king,” a ruler who seeks truth through philosophical study. To Plato, only this type of ruler can be permanently in the service of justice because only this

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A Day in History: June 25th, 1990

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Exploring the Parental Notification Law Adjusted for Minors Seeking Abortion In this day and age, with all the varying political perspectives and changing policies, it is important to take a step back and examine where we were in comparison to where we are today. A particularly highly debated topic, the laws around abortion have been something

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Teen Self-Esteem

Featured, Health & Fitness, Teen's View / Shane Cameron

Self-esteem is a reflection of one’s self-worth. It involves their beliefs about themselves and their emotional responses to those beliefs. It is important to pay attention to self-esteem because it has a huge impact on our lives. People with high self-esteem have an easier time handling things such as stress and anxiety. Having low self-esteem

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Injustice anywhere threatens justice everywhere.

Juneteenth and the American Promise

Featured, News & Politics, Opinion / Myles Walker

The thirteenth of this month marked the first time that a large-scale Juneteenth celebration was held at the White House. Following President Joe Biden’s signing Juneteenth into law as a federal holiday two years ago, this year’s holiday was celebrated on the White House’s South Lawn with song, dance, and sentimental speech. The celebration featured

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Embracing the Summer Solstice: Illuminating the Power of the Sun

Can I Speak Freely, Featured, Lifestyle, Opinion / Abdelrahman Hussein

As the warmth of summer envelopes the land and the days stretch luxuriously, we find ourselves on the cusp of an extraordinary celestial event that has held humanity in awe since time immemorial—the summer solstice. This captivating phenomenon, occurring annually around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, marks the pinnacle of the sun’s journey, when

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Pride Month: History & Meaning

Arts & Culture, Can I Speak Freely, Featured, Lifestyle / Audre Arnett

In the past, people who were romantically involved with the same sex were either kicked out of public places or even locked up because it was illegal. Even if they had a sick partner, they could not advocate for them when in need of medical attention. June is Pride Month, which is intended to honor

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High Stakes: The Pros and Cons of Cannabis Legalization in 2023 America

Featured, Health & Fitness, Lifestyle, News & Politics, Opinion / Abdelrahman Hussein

Have you ever stopped to think about the incredible journey of cannabis? This plant has been around for centuries, used for medicinal and recreational purposes across the globe. However, it has also been the subject of controversy, and its legality has been questioned for just as long. In recent years, a growing movement has emerged

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Should Children Have A Social Media Presence?

Can I Speak Freely, Entertainment, Featured, Opinion / Albanie Lloyd

Everyone is a sucker for cute baby videos. We love watching babies walk for the first time or make a sassy remark to their parents. There’s something magical and heartwarming watching those same children grow from babies to adults. But does every piece of their growth to adulthood need to be documented on social media?

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