When you addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York you cemented the United States’ status as the laughingstock of the world less than two minutes into your speech. You lauded your administration’s success as having the most progress and success achieved by any previous administration and you were met with laughter immediately. Your…
White people who are upset about Nike making Colin Kaepernick the face of the 30th Anniversary “Just Do It” campaign are only burning the Nike shoes because burning crosses is frowned upon. Since these people had already paid for the product they destroyed, the only parties hurt are themselves. They may as well have just…
There is no place on earth where, as a Black man, I feel safe or immune from police brutality; not even at home. The events surrounding Botham Jean’s death are both upsetting and frightening. He was shot and killed in his own home after a police officer alleges she went to the wrong apartment at…
My college experience hasn’t been easy. I’ve had to adapt and adjust along the way. However, going into my fourth year, there’s a newfound feeling of anticipation and joy for what this year will bring. As I prepare for all the ups and downs this semester will inevitably bring, there are few actions (old and…
Omarosa Manigault-Newman’s support of and allegiance to Donald Trump has been problematic for the black community for some time now. During his campaign, she not only stood by him while he made disparaging remarks about our forever president and the entirety of the black community, but she doubled down saying we would all bow down…
LA Unified School District’s new superintendent Austin Beutner has a new approach to running the district. Less bureaucracy and more autonomy for the schools in the district. “The answers are in your classroom in your schools. We at Beaudry don’t have all the answers. Do what works for your schools.” Read more here
As Trump and his administration seek to erase any trace of President Obama’s accomplishments, the United States Department of Education is working to roll back civil rights guidance for educational institutions. But, as we have seen throughout his presidency, the reckless actions of Trump and his administration have been met with resistance. More than 70…
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James opened his “I Promise” school in Akron, Ohio on Monday with an event full of excitement and fanfare. Partnering with Akron Public Schools, the I Promise school selected some of the most underperforming students in Akron. These students are at least one to two years behind their grade level…
By Shamaya Bowen As part of my fellowship with the NAACP Hollywood Bureau, I was able to attend my first NAACP Convention.This year, the 109th Annual NAACP Convention was held in San Antonio, TX and the theme was “Defeat Hate: VOTE.” After I arrived at the convention center, I turned to my fellow intern, Kalee,…
Fewer than half of the graduates in the state of California aren’t able to meet the minimum requirements of California Public universities. This has sparked attention on the issue and the development of ways to tackle the issue. “This is the latest in an endless series of wake-up calls to Sacramento, where inertia continues to…