VOX ATL Speaks with Teen Musicians about Black Music Month
VOX ATL had the opportunity to speak to a few young musicians from the nonprofit Notes for Notes, housed at the Whitehead Boys & Girls Club, about the relevance of Black Music Month.
MARTA Rails Are Straight, But I’m Not
With each word, you sent sharp knives through my chest. “You’re too pretty to be a lesbian” you told me, and then cracked a smile. However, there was something you didn’t notice. I am pretty because I am a lesbian.
OPINION: Could Smarter, Deeper Sci-Fi Films Make Us a Better Society?
It seems that superhero movies that take a progressive social and political stance tend to garner great success.
VOX ATL Teens Reflect on the Life and Legacy of XXXTentacion
XXXTentacion was one of the most complicated rappers of our generation. X wasn’t a saint and always lived in the center of controversy. But it’s the way he lived his life toward the end that defines him now.
How Media Really Affects Mental Health
If you’ve been online in the past few months, you’ve seen countless discussions about The Netflix drama series “13 Reasons Why” and its portrayal of and effects on mental health. Our VOX Media Cafe team was inspired by these conversations. We decided to tackle the topic of mental health and the media, and how the […]
Commentary: Gentrification in Atlanta’s West End — Bringing Positive Changes [VIDEO]
With the demographics in Atlanta’s West End changing, it is causing for the area to become diverse. Some see this as problematic, but contrary to popular belief, gentrification can have positive effects in communities.
Teens, Police and the Criminal Justice System: How Ignorance Can Cause Incarceration
VOX Media Café reporters Demetrius, Maya, Rafi and Ryann wanted to know if Atlanta-area teens know how they are impacted by the criminal justice system and what their rights are when it comes to police interactions. Some of the answers may surprise you.
What We Can Learn From the Women of ‘Hamilton’
As “Hamilton: An American Musical” departs Atlanta after a record-breaking run at Fox Theatre, it’s important to pay close attention to the characters Angelica and Eliza Schuyler. The importance of women having a voice still rings true today.
I’m a 16-Year-Old Girl & Middle-aged Men Control My Body – A Pro-Choice Perspective
Many people argue that “pro-choice” is synonymous with “pro-abortion.” Um, no. As someone who is pro-choice, I want to make it clear that I support the notion that women should have the right to decide for themselves if and when they want to have a child. Period.
Here’s Who SHOULD Be on the 2018 XXL Magazine Freshman Issue List
VOX ATL’s Mack Walker breaks down the new XXL Freshman cover and explains who should be replaced and who really belongs on it.
How the Safe America Foundation Is Trying to Make America Safe Again
After the leader of Georgia Care Project heard I’d started a petition on change.org to bring more mental health awareness and counselors in schools, I was invited to this press conference to hear more about how some organizations are trying to make communities safer.
‘Hamilton’ at the Fox Theatre Lived Up to the Tony-winning Broadway Production
“Hamilton” is truly a rebellious piece, characteristic of the “young, scrappy, and hungry” youth of America, yearning for change, inclusivity and a unified nation.