Jeffrey Steele/ Contributing Writer A black only graduation is not necessary. We are a school that has people from all backgrounds and it just wouldn’t be fair to everyone just to exclude one race for graduation. It can’t be viewed as racial equality because more than just black students attend the school. Graduation is a […]
by Jeffrey Steele/ Contributing Writer Women of color are treated unfavorably in the workforce. They are subjected to a variety of stereotypes. Depending on the background they differ a little. This is something that should be completely different especially in 2019. Women of color have it harder. There is an emotional tax, where women of […]
Eliandro Ramirez Chang/ Contributing Writer When I think of any public figure that has passed away, I wonder how that individual would comment on current events that happen inside of the States, or when they occur around the world, especially if that individual was an activist or was known to speak on certain issues. One […]
Brea Jones/ Staff Writer For a long time, African Americans were underrepresented in movies and television shows across the board. Given typical small roles, black actors and actresses never consistently had the chance to showcase their talent. It was a good movie maybe once a year. Black people are finally being portrayed as “high status” […]
LaJayah Blain/ Contributing Writer Imagine a world where every room you walked in everyone stared at you. A world where no matter how hard you try to express yourself everyone viewed you as handicapped. Imagine a place where all you wanted to do was belong, fit in and be normal but you couldn’t because society […]
Gabriella Pinos/ Staff Writer When I was growing up, I looked at homecoming with disdain. Movies from my childhood led me to believe that it was exclusive to the “girly-girls” in my class, which I didn’t identify as. They characterized them as superficial teens vying for expensive dresses, a plastic crown and, of course, true […]
Miami Beach Gay Pride took place this past weekend, and was accompanied by sequins, rainbows and parade floats. But we need to understand that Pride is equal parts a celebration, a protest and a community building event. Pride is held each summer to commemorate the Stonewall Riots of 1969 where more than 1,000 people took […]
Eduardo Alvarez/ Contributing Writer Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer rights are human rights, and anyone can be their champion. It’s normal for members of a given group to lead that group’s plight for progress, but no group can triumph without the support of well intentioned people from all walks of life. LGBTQ people have […]
By Nicholas Poblete/Asst. Sports Director The 2018 Nike Black History Month collection has recently been released and this year’s EQUALITY campaign will feature footwear, apparel and accessories in black and white colors to celebrate black heritage worldwide. “Using the power of sport to inspire and uplift,” Nike’s website noted. “Nike’s EQUALITY products support inclusion […]
Clara Barros/ Contributing Writer Women’s liberation. The end of racism. Immigration rights. LGBTQ equality. All of these struggles have been strongly associated with securing people’s civil rights. Many have fought against oppression on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality and creed, but there’s something very important that is often left out of the […]
