Africa is no stranger to exploitation. After decades of colonial rule under major Western powers, the continent was left with a legacy of harsh, imperialist rule that set it back years in modernization. As a result, it has become the focus of mountains of developmental assistance from countries hoping to foster social, institutional, and infrastructural … Read more
“Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country”, stated President John F. Kennedy’s charge to the American People in his 1961 inaugural address. Since Kennedy’s presidency, much has changed. The United States put a man on the moon, fought the Gulf Wars, and cycled through … Read more
“I am asking you to believe, not in my ability to bring about change, but in yours.” These were the words President Obama offered a still-recovering nation during his farewell address. As was evident to many, the 2016 election not only lacked the energizing optimism of past elections, but also was disheartening and demoralizing. For … Read more
Perhaps the most tangible aspect of this past election cycle has been the increased desire of young people to participate in the political process. Large scale protests and demonstrations have come to fruition these past few months, from both sides of the political spectrum, and donations to organizations such as the ACLU have skyrocketed. According … Read more
“For black lives to matter,” proclaims the character Mariah Dillard in the premiere episode of Marvel’s Luke Cage, “black history and black ownership must also matter.” Mariah’s choice of words in this scene serves two purposes. It demonstrates how Mariah, a corrupt Harlem politician and one of the main antagonists, is willing and able to deal … Read more
Pitted against each other in the last two NBA Finals, Stephen Curry and LeBron James have developed a personal rivalry without equal in today’s league. Called the world’s two best basketball players by both Slam magazine and ESPN, these two champions join the long NBA tradition of rival superstars—following rivalries like Wilt Chamberlain versus Bill … Read more