Have we changed since 2020?
Police brutality is a controversial topic for Americans in this country. According to Amnesty.org, by its very definition police brutality is “used to refer to…
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Chaos in the Middle East: Protests in Iran Persist Despite International Efforts
What Sparked the Protests: The anti-government protests in Iran began on September 16, following the death of Mahsa Amini. Amini, a 22-year old woman, was…
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Why Is Police Brutality Still Going Unchecked?
On Nov. 19 in Sunrise, Fla., police sergeant Christopher Pullease grabbed a junior officer by the throat as she attempted to deescalate a situation. His…
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Justice or Just the Beginning?
On May 25, 2020, Derek Chauvin knelled on the neck of George Floyd for 9 minutes and 29 seconds. Under the knee of Officer Chauvin,…
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#EndSARS: What is Happening in Nigeria?
On Oct. 20, 12 people were killed and many were left injured after men dressed in military uniform opened fire on a peaceful protest in…
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Update: Justice for Breonna Taylor
“She was a beautiful young woman. She had as her life goal to become a nurse, and she wanted to become an EMT to first…
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The Issue of Performative Activism
After the horrific death of George Floyd on May 25, worldwide protests have called for justice when it comes to the countless of Black lives…
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The Media’s Power in Affecting the BLM Narrative
Time and time again the public relies on media outlets and press coverage to inform us about the daily events of our nation and around…
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Camden and What to Advocate for Right Now
The cracks are finally showing. The events over this past week have led many people who were formerly trusting of United States police departments to…
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The Problem with “All Lives Matter”
All lives matter, that is indisputable. As a matter of fact, it is an agreement among Americans that is built into our constitution under the…
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Opinion: Why Minorities Must Support Black Lives Matter
What we are witnessing in America is historical. Historical in the sense that we have the ability as a generation to make history and vote…
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A Guide To White Privilege
In order to fully understand white privilege and how to “unpack the invisible knapsack,” the first step is to clarify the basics. What is white…
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How to Actively Be Part of the Change
When it comes to fighting for justice for George Floyd, and each and every person who has lost their innocent and valuable life due to…
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More than an Ally: Non-Optical Allyship
The straw that broke the camels back. After the nation has seen a multitude of innocent Black lives taken, the death of George Floyd has…
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“The Hate U Give”
“The Hate U Give” does not only show a hesitant girl become a woman, but it shows how even in a society seemingly so full of despair, we can have hope.
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Looking Into the Future of Feminism: Intersectionality
Intersectionality is at the forefront of feminism. This term, created by Kimberlé Crenshaw, a feminist, activist and scholar, explores the effects of being both female…
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Meet Valley’s Spring 2017 Self-Improvement Section Opener: Brian Davis
Meet Valley’s Spring 2017 Self-Improvement Section Opener!
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