A Look at Birth Trauma and the Maternal Health Crisis “A Black woman having a baby is like a Black man at a traffic stop with the police.” A jarring statement uttered by expecting mom Felicia Ellis in the Hulu documentary “Aftershock.” “Aftershock” explores the effects of the maternal health crisis in the United States, …
The influx of Migrants continues to increase and is impacting great areas of land across the globe. For instance, almost 5,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel already this month, the highest rate since November’s 2021 record figure. The Ministry of Defense said that 606 migrants crossed in 12 boats on Wednesday (August 17), taking …
In recognition of National Smile Week, I wanted to take the time to honor a universal yet agitating term: “You should smile more.” A phrase that often rings through the streets, at women scorned from the daily struggles of life, angry teenagers getting their first taste of it, and people in general who have chosen …
Censorship is a long-argued issue in the United States. The parameters for what warrants limited access to, or complete bans from a particular form of content, varies depending on an individual’s set of values. Defined as the restriction of words, images or ideas that are deemed inappropriate or largely offensive, censorship in the United States …
On July 22, Jordan Peele released his highly anticipated film, “Nope.” There was little shared about the contents of the film prior to its release. The only hints we gathered from the trailer was that it would incorporate Black cowboys and allude to extraterrestrial life. We also know that Keke Palmer and Daniel Kaluuya would …
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One year after Donald Trump lost his bid for reelection, I found myself wondering why the America he left us felt so divided. Why it felt especially divided. Though it’s simple enough to see that he broadened our divisions, his divisiveness wasn’t necessarily groundbreaking in itself. Prior to Trump, the country certainly had no shortage …
Controversy has swept the nation for the last six months. Mass shootings continue to plague America as we witness the horrific deaths of customers at grocery stores, children in schools, and parade participants. Despite an outcry for gun control and reform, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of all citizens’ right to own firearms. In …
Advice to Non-Queer Parents from a Queer Kid There is no guide to raising kids. As many books as we might read or research we might do, truly no parent or parent-to-be knows what they’re doing. Parenting serves as the ultimate form of trial and error, where the pressure is higher, the stakes are greater …
The recent shootings happening all around the country are leaving people scratching their heads, wondering what to do next. Not only are people trying to figure out how to cope with this reality, but also figure out the best solutions. The implementation of gun control laws has been a great debate for some time now. …
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National restaurant chain Alvin’s has come under fire following a string of thematic advertisements and promotions that have been called “frighteningly tone-deaf.” The multi-billion-dollar burger franchise most recently raised eyebrows with a Pride Month ad campaign that CEO Ruben Parham said was designed “to uplift and pronounce support for some of the most targeted and …
