Why Black History Month is Relevant

In the good-natured American way, Black History Month is questioned more and more each year. It seems as though a certain sect of people find this month to be useless and, well, racist. Yes, folks. People consider Black History month to be racist. It’s as if a whole month dedicated to the history of one…

The Difference Between A and ER

Editor’s Note: This post is going to take an in-depth look at the word “nigger.” As such, it will be used (as discreetly as possible) throughout this commentary. This post was not written with any intent to offend. Rather, it is to make people think about the ramifications of using this word. What’s the difference…

The Movement: A Comparison of the Civil Rights Movement and Black Lives Matter

From the dawning of America, there have been movements. Social uprisings that call for an idealistic change. A revision to the social norm. A call to action. These past movements have been well documented. From the Civil War to the Vietnam protests, movements continue to be ingrained in the fabric of American history. Black Lives…