Well…Brett Kavanaugh has been confirmed by the Senate to the Supreme Court.
Over the last few weeks, I have watched in awe at Brett Kavanaugh’s contentious confirmation on Capital Hill. The hearing was eerily similar to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ confirmation hearing in the early 1990s. Continue reading Reflections: Why Anita Hill’s Testimony Still Resonates
Over the past few weeks, we have noticed there has been countless reports of individuals tragically succumbing to untimely deaths.
By now you may have heard of XXXTentacion’s shocking murder in Florida. He was only 20 years old. Locally, a 28 year old woman was mauled and killed by her fiance’s dog. In the Bronx, an innocent 15 year old boy was dragged out of a bodega and stabbed to death with machetes by gang members. Continue reading Enjoying Poetry: When I’m Gone by Lyman Hancock
Kanye West is back in the headlines. While visiting TMZ yesterday, he stated slavery was “a choice”. Now we must admit Kanye is known for being unfiltered and controversial, but this latest incident went a step too far. His bizarre antics and statements yesterday have people questioning if this is a part of an elaborate marketing scheme for his upcoming album or a cry for help. Continue reading Reflection: Slavery was not a Choice, Kanye
A generation ago, people started working for an employer at the ripe age of 18 and never left. For their youth, deferred dreams, and precious time, they received a pension and maybe a gold watch when they retired. Well, there is a new generation in town called: Millennials. Millennials think differently. The thought of giving up our youth, dreams, and time for something not making a difference in the world is absurd. Continue reading Reflections: Making Tough Decisions in Life