Most players in the NBA have been playing basketball their entire life. Some have talent and genius when they are born and some don’t have any skill or talent but only their love for the game. Various people think they can make it in the NBA solely because of talent. This is far from theContinue reading “Hard Work Matters the Most”
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Analyzing the Great Change in Malcolm X’s Life
Photo courtesy of MIchael Ochs Archives In the “Satan” and “Saved” chapters of The Autobiography of Malcolm X as Told to Alex Haley, Malcolm X is incarcerated and his demeanor and attitude about life change significantly. He is exposed to different ways of living, both dishonorable and ethical. In “Satan,” Malcolm X became an inmateContinue reading “Analyzing the Great Change in Malcolm X’s Life”
How Teen Curfews Keep Teens out of Trouble
Photo courtesy of Sachsecnews.com Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks implemented a 30-day curfew in September of 2022 due to 24 homicides in August. The curfew barred children 16 and younger from being out without parental supervision from 10pm-5am on Sunday through Thursday, and 11:59 pm to 5 am on Friday through Saturday. According toContinue reading “How Teen Curfews Keep Teens out of Trouble”
The Greatest Challenge I’ve Overcome
The 400-meter dash is a track and field event that is usually run as one lap around an outdoor track. In an indoor track, which is 200 meters, it is two laps. The start is staggered so everybody runs the same distance. The 400-meter is described as a long sprint but humans can rarely sprintContinue reading “The Greatest Challenge I’ve Overcome”
How The Media Exacerbates Youth Trauma
Photo courtesy of verywellmind.com In recent months there have been several cases of school shootings across the nation from elementary school through college. According to statistics of 2022, the average age of school shooters is 16 years old. However, a bizarre case was recently documented where a 6 year old shot his first grade teacher.Continue reading “How The Media Exacerbates Youth Trauma”
Why You Should Take Care of Classic Cars
A classic Mustang (Photo taken from bing.com) A classic car is a vehicle that usually has to be over 25 years old, and in most cases, is restored. It can also be called an antique or a vintage car. Classic cars are discontinued, but of considerable value. They are more valuable than new cars becauseContinue reading “Why You Should Take Care of Classic Cars”
Snow Leopards Are Extraordinary
A snow leopard (Photo courtesy of istockphoto.com) Snow Leopards are felines that live in central and south Asia. Most snow leopards live in China. Snow leopards are not aggressive toward humans; because people do not understand snow leopards, they think they are vicious and eat humans. Furthermore, poachers just kill them to sell and getContinue reading “Snow Leopards Are Extraordinary”
Are Pregnant Black Women Safe in Hospitals?
It is imperative that there are Black physicians and obstetricians that can represent and put themselves in the shoes of African American mothers. Studies suggest that when Black doctors care for Black mothers and their newborns, the mortality rate for Black newborns is cut in half.
The Remnants of Hurricane Katrina Seen in Hurricane Ian Aftermath
Hurricane Ian (Courtesy of WAFB) Category four Hurricane Ian ripped through the state of Florida in September causing great damage to Sanibel Island and Fort Myers. It left a death toll of more than 100. Many Black and Hispanic communities are still suffering because this storm left 2.5 million residents without power. A Black womanContinue reading “The Remnants of Hurricane Katrina Seen in Hurricane Ian Aftermath”
Murals Send A Message Of Artistic Expression
Kaliq Crosby in front of the Go-Go City Mural (Courtesy of Murals DC) Washington D.C.’s MuralsDC program displayed 15 more murals in September to celebrate its 15th anniversary. Murals have been growing as a part of D.C. culture in the past decade. One very unique mural is the Go-Go City mural, created by Kaliq Crosby.Continue reading “Murals Send A Message Of Artistic Expression”
The Watoto Speak! 