It’s likely that the majority of us are exasperated by 2020 and all the adverse effects that have come with the year. For me, discussing the negative aspects of this year is almost as draining as actually experiencing them. Yet, day-to-day my mind is consumed with how 2020 has impacted […]
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Kamala Harris’ ascension is historic nonetheless
After one of the most tumultuous presidential elections in recent memory, the results are in: Joe Biden will be the 46th President of the United States. This is of course an achievement in itself, but Biden is a career politician who has spent nearly 50 years in D.C., so his […]
Let’s talk about colorism
According to Oxford Languages, a preference is defined as a “greater liking for one alternative over another or others,” synonymous to a bias, predisposition or leaning. I’m sure you know — we all have them. When it comes to preferences, they can mold not only the people that you choose […]
Alas, ‘Bad Hair’ misses the mark
A new Hulu horror-comedy, “Bad Hair,” tackles the unspoken issue between Black women and their hair in an image-obsessed society. The underlying messages of this film attempted to shed light on the ongoing battle for Black women to adhere to false beauty standards, despite their preferences. The Justin Simien-directed film […]
We are still in a pandemic
The COVID-19 cases have gone up around the whole country and it is hitting record breaking numbers. With 10.1 million cases across the nation, people still don’t seem to care with flu season approaching as well. I think people are becoming desensitized to the virus because things haven’t gone back […]
Victory for Biden and Harris
Concerned continuously for America’s future, Biden and Harris’s victory has relieved much anxiety and distress. This historic triumph has granted me faith in America’s future. Now, whole heartedly I believe America is back in good hands. The last four years under Trump’s administration in the White House has been a […]
Facebook to blame for political misinformation
Facebook having issues with algorithms and advertisement is not unfamiliar territory. Over the past few years there have been complaints from avid Facebook users in regard to the spread of false information and over population of one-sided political ads. Now, during the 2020 political campaign, Facebook is receiving backlash as […]
Netflix’s ‘Grand Army’ talks about all the right things
Despite controversial news around the show, the Netflix original “Grand Army” has been creating a lot of buzz. From being outed to being betrayed by close friends, the teen melodrama has piled on layers. With its similarities to “Degrassi” and HBO’s “Euphoria,” this show has presented an array of stories […]
Depression vs. seasonal depression: Please talk about it
It’s that time of year once again. Sweater weather, eggnog on the shelves of the grocery stores, Thanksgiving and Christmas break right around the corner, midterms, final exams and – seasonal depression? Seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is very common around this time of year, especially among students. […]
Halisi Africa adds new Zanzi Bar
Tucked away in the Tallahassee Art District surrounded by art shops, small boutiques and jewelry stores, Halisi Africa set itself apart by starting a new venture: Zanzi Bar. Originally an apparel store featuring authentic, hand-woven African couture, co-owners Vanessa Byrd and Bryant Shaw dared themselves to add food to their […]