‘The Birth of a Nation’ Encourages Audiences to Start a Conversation on Race
“They’re killing people everywhere just for being black.” This line of dialogue by a slave in the aftermath of a slave rebellion, can be spoken 185 years later and still mean the same thing.
Second Debate Highlights Rifts Between Clinton, Trump and Pence
If Trump and Pence cannot create unity between themselves, how can a country plagued with controversy reach unity with them in power?
Your Feminism is Not Mine
Schumer and Dunham’s version of feminism likely would have gone unquestioned against its old definition, but today, representing the voices of your lookalikes and bashing all other women should not and cannot be tolerated.
Balancing School, Sports and Sleep
“I have already given so much into this sport, and I will continue to do my part because I can’t give up on those who need me.”
NO SENIORITIS, NO ‘L’
A few members of the class of ‘17 speak up about how to avoid senioritis. Although the whole process of applying to college is stressful, it’ll pay off to be optimistic.
Just Like Teens, Vice Presidents DO Matter!
In a way, vice presidents are like teens: often overlooked, but still very important.
In the Age of Black Lives Matter, Timing Is Perfect For ‘The Birth of a Nation’
There is not a better time to put this movie out, especially because of the current constant persecution and killing of black men and women across the United States.
Feminine High: Programs for Teen Girls that Empower
Imagine walking into a lecture hall where 150 peers sit in lightly polished wooden chairs. At the front of the room stands a group of established women. On either side of the room stand more supportive women. They all like you and are only here to encourage you.
Nat Turner Legacy Lives in ‘The Birth of a Nation’
When Nat’s wife Cherry says, “They killing everybody, just because they’re black,” immediately, there was a gasp from the audience. What more is there to say?
Talking About Money – VOX’s Financial Literacy Networking Ninja
Money’s always going to be a very important thing in your life. If you find things that are free, great, but most of the things you have now are not free. Somebody had to pay for them. So it’s best that you manage your money the best possible way you can while you’re still young.” – Catherine, 19
Black Girl Fly
I am brown/Brown, dirt is brown/They think I am dirt, dust/
They clean me out from underneath their fingernails/Wrinkle their noses in disgust/
But no, I am brown/Brown, black soil, fertile/I am soil/I am your roots/Without me no trees/No oxygen for you to breathe…
Letter to My Future Self
I am so thankful that you take care of yourself every single day. I am so honored to become you. The most powerful thing you are showing me is what is possible with our life. I can’t wait to meet you.