Token Black: How one Black person passes the diversity test
By: Priscilla Wiredu South Park is an American adult comedy cartoon that has aired on TV for over 25 years. America has accredited the show’s success due to its brilliant controversial take on prevalent issues, current events, and clever commentary towards people. Its characters have earned a credible reputation for themselves. Eric Cartman, an obese […]
The Eve Gene
By: Priscilla Wiredu In 2020, an African news article stated that Lupita Nyong’o, a Kenyan actress, starred in the 2012 PBS television special Finding Your Roots. This documentary is about testing participants and their ancestral lineage and DNA for cultural reasons. An episode on November 17 revealed the test results of Nyong’o and proved that […]
Tina Turner: The Black Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
By: Priscilla Wiredu On May 24, 2023, the world lost one of the most famous singers. Tina Turner, noted as one of the pioneers of rock n roll, was 83 years old when she died peacefully in her home in Switzerland. Not only was Turner a musical icon, her positive influence on pop culture along […]
The Commercialization of Juneteenth
By: Priscilla Wiredu In May 2022, Walmart gained notoriety over the introduction of a new product launch. The Great Value Juneteenth ice cream. This limited edition ice cream included flavours of red velvet cheesecake and was created in celebration of Juneteenth. Juneteenth is an important holiday as it commemorates the liberation of Black slaves in […]
Is a degree useless? Why degrees are more useful than you think
By: Yanet Mengistie
The Story of Atwea Mountain: An Interview
By: Priscilla Wiredu
The death of mainstream news media: Black viewers are tuning out
By: Yanet Mengistie
Well Known Inventions by Black People
By: Sydnee Walcott
A hidden gem: The opening of the Afromusée museum
By: Yanet Mengistie
Inflation inflation inflation: How will the increasing inflation rate impact Black Canadians?
By: Yanet Mengistie