Throwback Photo of Angela Davis (Courtesy Photo) NOTE: This speech is part of a Black History Month assignment at NationHouse Independent Afrikan-Centered School where young people wrote speeches as a historical figure. Before I get started, I wanted to say thank you to everyone who was associated with the movement that helped free me fromContinue reading “Angela Davis Speaks Again”
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Wangari Maathai Speaks Again
Wangari Maathai (Courtesy Photo) NOTE: This speech is part of a Black History Month assignment at NationHouse Independent Afrikan-Centered School where young people wrote speeches as a historical figure. Habari Gani family and friends my name is Wangari Maathai, and I was a Kenyan environmentalist and a political activist. I was born April 1, 1940,Continue reading “Wangari Maathai Speaks Again”
Josephine Baker Speaks Again
OTE: This speech is part of a Black History Month assignment at NationHouse Independent Afrikan-Centered School where young people wrote speeches as a historical figure.
The Future Of Dr. King’s Legacy
Decades later, I and other young people feel disconnected from the history of Dr. King because it was such a long time ago when he was active in the Civil Rights Movement. To this day however, young people are experiencing police brutality, social issues and more.
Social Media and the Breakdown in Communication
Don’t get me wrong. Social media can be a source of entertainment, a place to watch humorous videos, share opinions and more, but there are many negative effects that the younger generations are blindly suffering, especially depression.
Practicing Caution as a Vaccinated Child in the Pandemic
Some people are calm during the pandemic and feel safe enough to go on vacations after they are fully vaccinated. However, being fully vaccinated doesn’t mean people can travel the way they used to.
A Deeper Look into the Color Blue
IMAGE: The Blue Room by Picasso There are many different colors along with their many different meanings and shades but blue is one of the best ones. The first blue came from a rock named lapis lazuli and started 6,000 years ago. Ancient Egyptians combined lapis with other things like calcium and limestone to makeContinue reading “A Deeper Look into the Color Blue”
What “Animal Farm” Teaches about Black Leadership
This book could be used as an example for almost anything involving adulterated transfers of power, including those involving Black communities. Black leaders can learn from Animal Farm how not to lead a newly freed nation-state.
The Power of Football
Football is a team sport that involves a lot of contact. The goal of the game is to score as many points as possible. Football has a lot of rules. For one touchdown a team can get six points. For a field goal a team can also get one or two points depending on theContinue reading “The Power of Football”
Let’s Follow Chadwick Boseman’s Example
Chadwick Boseman was the perfect example of the type of celebrity people should follow. He influenced cultural norms by playing roles of important Black people. He was an advocate who empowered others to be a voice for Black lives.
The Watoto Speak! 