The NBA’s Race Problem
Racism in the NBA (National Basketball Association) is a deeply ingrained issue that continues to be a problem in the league. While the NBA has made progress in recent years,…
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Racist Mass Shooting Kills 13 In Buffalo, NY
A gunman killed 10 and wounded three in a mass shooting at a Buffalo, New York, grocery store on Saturday. 11 of the 13 victims were Black. The New York…
Rethinking the Cult of Business Executives: Elon Musk
It is easy to develop a positive opinion of Elon Musk. Not only is his successful rise as a businessman aspirational to many, Musk is often represented as the face…
BSU Mental Health Interview
Black IMSA students, being both teenagers and minorities, face unique challenges in mental health struggles. Raven McKelvin states that “with being a Black woman, there is a stigma that tends…
The “United” States
Most people living in America probably know the lyrics to our national anthem, which ends in “The land of the free, and the home of the brave.” These patriotic lines…
Reflection on My Experiences at BLM Protest
It has been almost two months since the death of George Floyd. When not focused on the damage caused by COVID-19, headlines have been dominated by reports of Black Lives…