Now making history, Donald Trump is the first president in the United States to undergo impeachment two times. After taking America through a whirlwind of chilling events, he will be remembered as the most troubling leader yet. Without surprise though, after encouraging an unruly mob of his supporters that violated […]
Opinions
Black women aren’t allowed to be introverted in the workplace
If a Black woman talks too loud she is deemed “ghetto”, if she challenges an opinion she is deemed “aggressive,” but if she is an introvert she’s not a “team player”. The stereotype of Black women in the workplace is often criticized but is frequently expected by their co-workers of […]
Banning Parler creates a slippery slope
Imagine not being able to log into your Twitter account one day, not because you forgot the password, but because it has been deleted from the internet without a trace. That’s what happened to the free speech social media app, Parler. Gov. DeSantis on Jan. 14, at a legislative policy […]
‘Soul’ appeals to multiple generations
When you hear the word “soul,” many things probably come to mind. But is it one of the newest Disney Pixar collaborations? As the years go on we have learned that Disney and DisneyPlus are not just for kids and tweens. The streaming service offers shows and movies targeted toward […]
Too many companies don’t know what to make of Black consumers
With the constant focus on race in America, Black Americans have been highlighted more than ever throughout the media. African-Americans can be seen in positions such as, the newly crowned Miss USA and several other campaigns led by major corporations such as Nike, setting a precedent with a Colin Kaepernick […]
Biden should prioritize student loan forgiveness as soon as he takes office
On day one in the White House, the Biden administration should follow through on their commitment to student loan forgiveness. The Biden administration made a six proposal plan for loan forgiveness, which would alleviate the burden of debt for many Americans. The proposed plan includes forgiving $10,000 per borrower with […]
Opinion: The white moderate is an enemy to justice
As we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr., Day for the 35th year, the ominous social climate that we face today seems all to parallel to the plight that King faced in his day. Those devoted to preserving white supremacy have made their presence known in an undeniable way as we’ve […]
How safe will spring semester be?
Higher education was not spared from the severity of the coronavirus pandemic. Last fall Florida A&M University transitioned to full online instruction due to COVID-19. In the midst of the pandemic, a number of colleges were forced to shut down their on-campus housing and change in-person classes to online courses. […]
All college students deserve a stimulus check
The announcement of a second stimulus came as exciting news as most Americans were eligible to receive one. Except for a demographic of people who need it most: college students. Now that another round of stimulus checks are going out, dependent college students are faced with the harsh reality that […]
We can’t forget 2020
Last year was a year of transparency for most. Between a global pandemic, racial tension, political schemes and racial injustices, it’s no secret that it was mentally exhausting. I empathize with those who desire to forget all of the devastating events that occurred in 2020, but that’s simply not an […]