Ever since Vice President Kamala Harris entered the political arena, there has been mixed reviews about her background and race. Some would argue that Harris isn’t Black because she is biracial. She is indeed a Black woman and there shouldn’t be any doubts about it. Harris has accomplished a lot and broken […]
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Review: ‘Malcolm & Marie’ offers lessons in relationships
#8220;Malcolm & Marie” is a recent Netflix original film that stars actress Zendaya and actor John David Washington. Zendaya and Washington were also the film’s producers. The black-and-white movie revolves around the effects of the culture of media, music, and film in a relationship. The film’s beginning portrays the couple from the […]
Let’s celebrate Black history every month
Every year during the month of February — Black History Month — we pay homage to the lineage of our ancestors, our fallen heroes and the generations that continue to pave the way for the Black community. That’s all well and good. But Black history isn’t meant to be incorporated […]
Opinion: Students wouldn’t go to parties if clubs stopped hosting events
Tallahassee is infamously known for its nightlife that caters to some 60,000 college students. The collegiate party experience in Tallahassee is cause for considerable concern in the midst of a pandemic. As parties continue throughout the city, students are catching a lot of backlash for attending, while no one seems […]
It’s time for the trans community to have our ‘Moonlight’
#8220;Moonlight,” directed by Miami native and Florida State University graduate Barry Jenkins, told the story of Chiron, a timid Black boy from Liberty City, Florida who experiences the consequences of his sexuality throughout three stages of his life. The film released in 2016 to universal applause, and inspired a generation […]
Opinion: Timberlake’s apology is more than sufficient
Breakups are messy and Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake are no exception to this misfortune. The power couple split in 2002 but it has now become headlines again over 20 years later. On Feb. 5, the New York Times released the documentary “Framing Britney Spears” on Hulu, exploring Spears’ rise […]
Seniors getting vaccine before essential workers
The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida has been shaky at best. Gov. Ron DeSantis has emphatically underscored the sense of urgency the state of Florida has had with only vaccinating its seniors 65 years old and older. Unfortunately, this decision has been devastating for many Florida residents. Thousands […]
“Always and Forever” is the ending we needed
After following the movie adaptations of Jenny Han’s “To All the Boys” book series for three years, the teen rom-com series has come to an end. “To All The Boys: Always and Forever,” starring Lana Condor as Lara Jean Covey, began streaming on Netflix just in time for Valentine’s Day, […]
Students’ first date experiences and rituals
Dating can be an exciting, exhilarating and sometimes terrifying experience in your young-adult life. As you meet new people, go through the phases of getting to know someone and putting your trust and heart on the line for someone, you end up learning a lot about yourself and how you […]
An anti-capitalist guide to Valentine’s Day
Once Christmas passes, you begin to notice an increasing amount of pink and red merchandise filling the aisles at retailers and online businesses. In other words, Valentine’s Day has arrived. Although it’s tough to entirely avoid a traditional holiday, the world could potentially be better off without it. Vox did […]