Jazz musician Langston Hughes highlights injustice, promotes equality
By Katlyn Marotz, Senior Managing News Editor After moving around the country throughout his teenage and young adult life, Langston Hughes began his notable start […]
Month: February 2022
Muhammad Ali: From heavyweight champion to Civil Rights activist
Illustration & Article by Curtis Lindgren, Photo Director Muhammad Ali, born as Cassius Clay on Jan. 17, 1942, in Louisville, Ky., was an African-American professional boxer, […]
Why trying new things might help destroy fears, lead to discovery of new passions
By Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief I hate New Year’s resolutions. I hate the concept that people feel the need to change themselves in order to satisfy […]
Malcom X pushed for Black liberation, preached Black Nationalism during Civil Rights Movement
By Sophia Hysaw, Opinion Editor & Staff Writer Malcom X, born May 9, 1925, in New York, was an African American leader in the Nation […]
Louis Armstrong: From humble beginnings, “Ambassador Satch” rose to become jazz great, inspired many musicians
By Samantha Mandujano, Chief Illustrator & Staff Writer Louis Armstrong was born to a poor neighborhood in New Orleans, La., on August 4, 1901. Growing up, […]
Writer, activist Ida B. Wells confronted white mob violence, lynchings in America
By Sophia Hysaw, Opinion Editor & Staff Writer Ida B. Wells, born in Mississippi, July 6, 1862, was a skilled writer, journalist, activist, and researcher. While […]
Teens need to take responsibility for their role in destructive behavior
By Sophia Hysaw, Opinion Editor & Staff Writer Social media has always been a form of escape from school, where students text and joke privately, but […]
Recognized as one of world’s greatest contraltos, Marian Anderson overcame discrimination to win countless awards, earn ambassadorship along with United Nations role
By Sophia Hysaw, Opinion Editor & Staff Writer Marian Anderson, born in Philadelphia, Penn., on Feb. 27, 1897, was a very famous African American singer. Although […]
James Baldwin: Groundbreaking 20th century writer tackled tough issues from the American Black perspective
By Sophia Hysaw, Opinion Editor & Staff Writer James Baldwin, born August 2nd, 1924 in Harlem, New York, was one of the greatest writers of […]
Serena Williams: Tennis champion serves as role model on and off the court
By Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief Many know Serena Williams as a tennis legend, but did you know that off the court she has been a Goodwill […]