Against the Backdrop of Trump’s America, Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’ Still Packs a Punch
“The Crucible” brings hope that America will not explode into chaos in these discriminatory, emotional and frightful times.
Teens Make Video about Racial Profiling by Police
Our class is studying various issues related to race in today’s society. For our class project, we chose to create a video that shows how racial profiling affects each person of color, regardless of his or her economic background.
This Valentine’s Day, Celebrate Your Platonic Loves!
Valentine’s Day gets a great deal of fuss. This seemingly arbitrary date between New Year’s Day and spring break incites couples everywhere to present some tangible token of their love to their significant other. Heart-shaped chocolate boxes occupy rows upon rows in the Family Dollar candy aisle. Cutesy fliers for the Valentine’s Dance are plastered […]
Teens Create Trump Zine as Creative Form of Activism
The Anti-Racist Collective on my campus decided to put together a zine that delves into how we can come together during these next years. Even though many marginalized groups are being attacked, there are still those who sulk in their privileges and do not speak up for others.
Unity Through Art — High Museum’s 2017 Teen Convene
Events such as Teen Convene are especially important in the intense and divisive political climate that we are experiencing right now, because it encourages us to get out of our comfort zone, talk about controversial topics that need to be addressed, and connect with people who we may not usually have the opportunity to connect with.
The Reason White Folks Need To See ‘I Am Not Your Negro’
This movie is a direct response to white people asking us, “Why can’t you get over it? Why are you still mad?” The film replies quite beautifully, “Because it hasn’t ended.”
With ‘SweetSexySavage,’ Kehlani is Bringing Back Old-School R&B
Kehlani manages to switch your emotions from lit to sad to happy in a time span of 60 minutes in her first full-length album “SweetSexySavage.”
‘I Am Not Your Negro:’ How the Words of James Baldwin Still Ring True
At an advance screening of “I Am Not Your Negro,” I thought deeply about the broken record of oppression that has a hold over black life in America. Racism is not over. James Baldwin knew it, modern black people know it and it is likely that those after us will know it.
Life After the Election — Racial Rhetoric Post-Election
When the girls began to write, it was evident they could communicate their despair through these pieces. I was so proud to see people in my generation be so aware of the issues in the world and be able to talk in a calm manner about how it’s affecting their families.
My Response to the ‘Muslim Ban:’ Not Today
Hearing that refugees fleeing terrorism will be denied entry to the United States because they call themselves Muslim, angers me — to say the least. If racism and xenophobia are unfounded weapons President Trump plans to use to bat away terrorism, or at the very least people’s fear of the Other, then we will respond with protest and resistance, with colorful hijabs and Arabic that rolls off the tongue.
The Most Super Super Bowl Commercials of 2017
Each year, we look forward to the large selection of funny, emotional, outrageous and entertaining commercials that debut during the Super Bowl.
Lady Gaga Slays in Super Bowl Halftime Show
Lady Gaga might be the only one in our generation who can rival Beyonce. Having my favorite singer perform at halftime was the icing on the cake of my hometown making it to Sunday night’s game against the New England Patriots.