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Opinion: Is feminism a positive or a negative concept?

Recently, I've started looking through YouTube shorts or browsing Instagram shorts, and one of the things that stood out to me is the concept of modern-day feminism. At one time or another, as females, we considered ourselves feminists. But what did we ever mean by the term 'feminist’ as mere teenagers, and how did the…

Byaly18May 17, 20240Comments

Opinion: From across the tracks

The Bees To begin, I did not start at L.R Jackson. I began school at Mildred Jackson in a smaller town: Hughes, Arkansas. I moved to West Memphis after kindergarten. For those not from West Memphis, the city is majority black, yet even with a good mixture of black and white, there is a clear…

ByLamarApril 28, 20240Comments

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The Foundation, The Inspiration, The Black Women

Shirley Chisholm Formal Introduction and Disclaimer As a Black Man, we must understand that we are the “white men” of the Black community with the favor of privilege. With that level of privilege we must realize that if we are not fighting for the protection, the growth, and the understanding of the those like Black Women…

ByLamarApril 28, 20240Comments

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Opinion: White Violence: A Response To Black Advancement

Written By Jayden Bolden The 13th amendment ended slavery in December of 1865, freeing the rest of the enslaved individuals whom were not freed by the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863. What followed the two-year process of emancipation lay a world of barriers for the newly freed individuals. The economy, the political structure, and society were still…

ByJaydensThoughtsApril 28, 20240Comments

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Black Capitalism Will Not Save Us, and Baldwin Agrees

After being asked about optimism within the black community on The Cavett Show on May 16th of 1969, James Baldwin’s response held a statement that instilled me with the fervor that many of his generation must have inhibited as well: “I don’t want to be given anything by you, I just want to be left alone…

ByEllisonApril 28, 20240Comments

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Anti-Wokeism: Conservative boycotts of Barbie, Bud Light, and Target.

Since its release, the Barbie movie has received severe backlash from social media users and news outlets calling it "woke" and "anti-men." Senator Ted Cruz has even gone far enough to claim the movie features "Chinese Propaganda" and "Trans Grooming." Ben Shapiro, a conservative political commentator describes the movie as one with "a heavily political…

ByMina PisanApril 28, 20240Comments

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Don’t Believe Everything You Hear: Misinformation and Fear-Mongering in College Admissions

"You NEED to change this part of your application, or you will get rejected from every university that you apply to." The international Ivy League admissions race haunts many high school students. With college counselors costing tens of thousands of dollars and acceptance rates at an annual drastic decline(s), the 400,000 students annually applying to…

ByMina PisanApril 28, 20240Comments

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Political Bribery: The Influence of Wealth and Power on Supreme Court Decisions

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, one of the most powerful and influential men in the United States, has been involved in several ethical scandals, including bribery and manipulation over decisions. Receiving over three dozen destination vacations, real estate properties, and his son's private school tuition as bribes from billionaires, there is much to question about…

ByMina PisanApril 28, 20240Comments

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Changing Minds Through Motivational Interviewing

As we kick off a month of rainbow flags and Love Is Love salutes from major corporations (it’s called rainbow washing), this month is also a reminder that the LGBTQ+ community still has a ways to go. LGTBQ+ kids make up close to the majority (40%) of homeless youth. There are 69 countries in this world where it’s…

ByChavezsApril 17, 20241Comment