VOX Teen Poetry: ‘Thanks Given’
Gratitude a hard skill to master, yet a satisfying one to partake, The skill of gratitude allows people to know that our goal isn’t just to take The food at the table is a symbol that we cared, Care enough that your nourishment, will never be impaired As the cool autumn breeze blows away all […]
[Review] Broadway’s Revival of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Spotlights Themes Still Relevant Today
Director Bartlett Sher’s critically acclaimed revival of the 1964 Broadway classic “Fiddler on the Roof” brings the tale of Tevye, a poor Jewish dairyman living in Tsarist Russia, and his family to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre. Tevye (Yehezkel Lazarov) is a peasant who tries to marry off his five daughters to prospective husbands in hopes that […]
[Review] ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ is a Creative Take on Discussing Change
On Friday, November 12, I saw “Fiddler on the Roof” at the Fox Theatre, a story about traditionalism versus change. It was originally a Broadway musical, one many people would consider iconic because of its multiple awards and phenomenal reviews. In the beginning of the story, the most pressing problem of change was marriage, with […]
[Review] The Enthralling ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Poses Important Questions About Culture, Tradition
The classic Tony-winning Broadway musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and based on a book by author Joseph Stein follows dairyman Tevye in his struggles to balance tradition with modernity, along with his journey to find his five daughters suitable husbands. The production, which has been a […]
VOX Teen Poetry: ‘Unknown’
How was someone like you created? Did a diamond fall off the edge of a star and gently kiss the sun? Did the blazing diamond clash into one of Jupiter’s moons? Freeing particles to glide down the Milky Way? Did those particles decide to carefully form into the features of your face? What came first? […]
Hinduphobia in Metro Atlanta: Can We Stop It Before It Grows?
As someone who has grown up in a highly religious household and been taught that the worship of God is something to be proud of and embrace, these attacks truly bring fear to myself and my Hindu or Indian community peers.
‘Colin in Black and White’ Teen Star Jaden Michael on Acting While Juggling Senior Year
by Zenobia Abudu-Abrams and Cayla Lamar, VOX ATL Teen Staff Colin Kaepernick and Ava DuVernay’s new limited series on Netflix, “Colin in Black & White,” has taken the streaming charts by storm. The show is a direct insight into how Colin Kaepernick became the football player and activist we know today. This series covers everything […]
Justice Seekers EP. 5: Where Are We Today on the Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment?
Today our hosts Sanjna and A’Marie talk about the history and meaning of the Equal Rights Amendment, which is a huge component of the future of gender equality. We briefly discuss how to get involved and make an impact and all cover the timeline of its ratification and why it has been over 100 years […]
Fast-Paced ‘The Eternals’ Adds Representation, Diversity to MCU [Review]
“The Eternals” are the newest set of Marvel heroes to be added to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film is based on the Marvel Comics characters created by Jack Kirby in the 1970s. The movie is directed by Chloè Zhao. “The Eternals” are a group of immortal beings from the planet Olympia. They are sent […]
When Is It Worse?: Toxic Positivity and Its Subconscious Damage
When something bad happens, the first thing people want to tell you is to be grateful for what you have and not to focus on the negative. This not only reinforces the idea that we must be happy all the time but also encourages the use of toxic positivity.
