Story by Jaylin Ellison/VOX Media Cafe Black is beauty. Black is strength. Black is intelligence. Black is excellence. Looking out upon the world, I have viewed numerous times the magnificence of black people. However, there are only certain things you can perceive and learn from the perspective of an outsider looking in. Being an insider… Read on
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Most sex education in schools is primarily targeted towards heterosexual students, leaving the LGBTQIIA+ population at a disadvantage. According to the UCLA School of Law, 9.5% of the population of youth ages 13-17 in the United States are LGBTQIIA+. These youth and all students deserve access to comprehensive sex education that is inclusive of all… Read on
In Asheboro, North Carolina on June 3, Ever Lopez was denied his high school diploma because he draped a Mexican flag over his gown during his graduation ceremony. As Lopez prepared to shake hands with the principal, he was stopped and told to remove the flag. He didn’t. Lopez stated that he wore the Mexican… Read on
I am writing about me as a runner and my experience with running over the years. I know there are others out there that may have a similar experience as me or may become inspired after reading about my story. So let’s just get right into this. Learning The Basics The first time I was… Read on
Story by Rachel Alexander/VOX Media Cafe May 2021 It was barely 64°F outside, and we were all freezing cold. Everyone was bundled up in sweatshirts and pants, a rare sight for a high school marching band rehearsal. “Alright, I want three laps around the parking lot! No cutting corners!” said our director as the band… Read on
By Kyra Rogers, VOX Media Cafe Reporter Students of color at predominantly white schools are fed up with the way they are being treated. They are tired of their schools’ poor responses to reports of racism and discrimination. In an attempt to yield responses from predominantly white schools in the United States, these students have… Read on
