When I was in middle school, my mother would let me buy snacks while she filled her gas tank. One day, we stopped by a Stone Mountain gas station to get snacks as usual. As I was purchasing my bag of chips, I heard a boy get called the N-word by a white man for… Read on
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As an organization that has been wholeheartedly committed to amplifying the voices of youth in all communities, VOX ATL stands in solidarity with the black community as they fight for change against an unjust system that makes them prime targets for racial discrimination and police brutality. VOX ATL has been committed to community outreach and… Read on
I gazed over the other protestors holding their fists up. The solidarity was overwhelming. It made me realize I had to keep my fist raised, forever. Read on
Editor’s Note: There are SPOILERS ahead. This opinion piece about the new Netflix original series “Hollywood” is best understood after watching the show in its entirety. There are spoilers below and some points may not be understood unless the reader has watched the show. The new Netflix original series “Hollywood” is a seven-episode miniseries co-created… Read on
As I got out of the car, I experienced discomfort and reality. I was the only black man visible for miles. I felt out of place. Like I didn’t belong. Read on
"If I coughed, would I get sent home? Even though I didn’t have the coronavirus, the prejudicial remarks being made by classmates had a lasting impact." Read on