People don’t realise that Black babies and mothers are getting killed. This is normalized and thrown aside in the U.S. We as a nation need to understand this , and do what we can to improve maternal care for all women so we can make room for generations.
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The Kritic’s Korner: The Movie “Life,” Then and Now
In Life, the police stopped Ray and Claude for a crime they did not commit; the main characters had an unfair court case and were sent to prison for their lives, and slowly went insane. The police stopped Kalief Browder for a crime he did not commit. He had an unfair court case and was sent to prison for three years and slowly went insane.
Lessons Learned from Disney’s Soul
Soul is a Disney movie about the afterlife and new beginnings, The Pixar film is about the main character Joe Gardner, a jazz pianist who has a dream to play in a band. He gets stuck in the afterlife and realizes there’s more to life than doing what he loves. Joe got an opportunity toContinue reading “Lessons Learned from Disney’s Soul”
How Dependence on Technology has Stunted Teenagers’ Social Life and Mental Health
As a teenager I know for a fact that during these sensitive years it can be very difficult forming a sturdy social life. Having to go to school every day to learn with people you don’t know or know how to interact with can be difficult, because most middle and high schoolers don’t want to go through their dreadful school experience with the risk of embarrassment and failure (and that’s only if you’re not home schooled).
The Watoto Speak after the Attempted Coup at the U.S. Capitol
The students of the Sankofa Homeschool Collective/AllEyesOnDC’s grassroots journalism course had much to say about the events that unfolded.
A Conversation with NSBE’s Dr. Karl Reid (By Miles “Kwasi” Davis)
The Battle Rap Industry: Lifestyle or Not? (By Zuri Ashia Kenyatte)
For D.C-based battle rapper Drugz, his career choice has changed the way he lives tremendously. Born Yusef Roy, Drugz said he decided to be a rapper because he was looking for a hobby. He signed up for his first battle, which was King of the Ring in 2011, and his friends thought he was aContinue reading “The Battle Rap Industry: Lifestyle or Not? (By Zuri Ashia Kenyatte)”
How Youths’ Diets Have Changed during the Pandemic (By Wenona Majette)
“A lot of things have changed since I’ve been in quarantine, like I’ve been eating less. I tend to skip breakfast on most days,” said Jacob Browne, a member of a band within the Cultural Academy For Excellence (CAFE) who has eaten balanced meals for several years. When COVID restrictions began in March, Jacob’s dietContinue reading “How Youths’ Diets Have Changed during the Pandemic (By Wenona Majette)”
A Virtual Renaissance (By Quinton Burns)
“Content is everything! Get as much content going as you can,” advises Mr. Turner. Dennis Turner, otherwise known as Mr. Turner, is a producer, performer, and musical director. He is also a professional bass player. In total, he has 20 years of music industry experience. He has worked with artists such as Stevie Wonder, ChakaContinue reading “A Virtual Renaissance (By Quinton Burns)”
The Watoto Speak! 