On “While We Wait,” Kehlani Delivers a Heartfelt, Real-life Fantasy
“..The harmonious and introspective nine songs had me wondering what is in store for the future of Kehlani’s music, and if this is only the beginning, “While We Wait” for more.”
“So Much Hate”: Paideia Eighth Graders Reflect On Alabama Civil Rights Tour
Our eighth-grade class takes a course focusing on race, class, and gender as a part of our social studies class. We went to Montgomery and Birmingham, Alabama, in order to learn about what it was like to live in the times of slavery and segregation, and how our law system today impacts people of color. […]
The American Dream: Fact or Fiction?
The American Dream: sought by many and achieved by few. This video strives to qualify the definition of the American Dream and demonstrate the variety of beliefs relating to the dream, some of which define it as equal economic opportunity. The equal chance for success and to achieve the American Dream is one that society […]
Woman Undefined: My New Understanding About Gender
Whenever prompted with the topic of sexuality and gender identification, I had never thought twice. I would simply brush off the subject since I had always been confident in who I feel I am: a girl. I always thought gender was a confusing conversation topic, thinking there was not much to discuss. More clearly said, […]
Why I Wear Orange: No One Deserves to Go Through Domestic Violence
According to the nonprofit Love is Respect, one in three teens experiences dating violence. In honor of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, Love Is Respect holds a campaign to encourage those dedicated to ending domestic violence to show it by wearing orange every year on Feb. 12. Here’s teen advocate Shayla Rodriguez, age […]
Thank You, Angie Thomas: Life Lessons From the ‘On The Come Up’ Author
Everything Nic Stone and Angie Thomas said at their Charis Books-sponsored conversation at Friends School of Atlanta in Decatur on February 9 was something I needed to hear. From talking about how if a black girl sells drugs she gets thrown in jail versus her white counterparts who “would get a slap on the wrist for […]
Black Young Adult Stories Are “On The Come Up”
To say that the first weeks of Black History Month 2019, were a mess would be an understatement. With so many controversies lately including various companies using racist caricatures of black people in the name of fashion, all of the positives of this month have just been completely washed over. So when I found out […]
Sugar! Butter! Flour! Music? The Four ‘Waitress’ Songs You Have to Hear
The four-time Tony nominated musical “Waitress” follows the tumultuous and tragic marriage of Jenna and Earl and her extreme talent for … pies? Based on the 2007 film by Adrianne Shelly, Jenna yearns to “bake herself a new life” after finding out she is pregnant. But Jenna has her friends and fellow waitresses Dawn and […]
GRL TLK EPISODE 1: How Social Media Affects Teen Relationships
This is the first episode of VOX ATL’s brand new all-female podcast, GRL TLK! In this episode, teens Amariyah, Tierra, Aaliyah, Sophie, Lyric and Jasmine discuss relationships and dating in today’s generation, along with a few Valentine’s Day tips!
VOX Teen Poetry: “I Believe…”
“I believe that other races besides blacks need to acknowledge how important Black history month is.”
