In celebration of Women’s History Month, it is important to look back at the female pioneers who have paved the way in fields such as science, mathematics, literature, engineering, medicine, etc. They have pried open previously locked doors of opportunities that are now available to young girls aspiring to do great things. Last semester, in […]
February is dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the achievements of African Americans. We honor a history of excellence in literature, science, art, philosophy, activism and social justice. We commemorate those who have risen above hardships with resilience. We seek to acknowledge the unrecognized for their contributions to our societal foundation. In 1916, a Harvard doctorate […]
In celebration of Black History Month, I figured it’d be fitting to write an appreciation post about history. But, rather than focusing on specifically black history, I’m here to make a case for history as a whole.“History” gets a bad rap because of what we’re accustomed to as students (assuming like me, you’re not a […]
Valentine’s Day is usually associated with love and feelings of gratitude toward those we cherish. However, this joyous scene was a stark contrast from the one that unfolded at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. On the afternoon of February 14, echoes of gunshots reverberated across the halls, and the high schoolers found themselves […]
My initial relationship with Black History Month was a fairly homogenized and extremely sanitized front. Teachers across the board would relay stories of black exceptionalism, without fully confronting the pain and anguish that our people have endured. We analyzed the stories of Madame CJ Walker, Barack Obama and Nelson Mandela without speaking to the events […]
Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales have hit historical highs, breaking the brick-and-mortar retail tradition. Instead, it has resulted in a surging online-exclusive revenue. For retail chains, this drastic switch from in-store hurdling to online searching and purchasing has led to significantly less in-store traffic. The 2017 shopping year has illustrated the “sad” and “dead” […]
Halloween was a night of “terror” in Lower Manhattan, as a driver crashed through a crowded bike path, killing eight and injuring eleven before being shot by law enforcement. The motorist responsible for this “fright fest” was identified by police as Sayfullo Saipov, a 29-nine-year old immigrant from Uzbekistan. Since establishing legal residence in the […]
The Global Citizen Festival is an annual music festival dedicated to raising funds and awareness for complex world issues. The social activism event attempts to connect individuals on social media platforms with world leaders seeking to enact change. On September 23, 2017, the festival was held at New York City’s Central Park, drawing in a […]
Although Uber appears to be a forward-thinking company, its corporate culture is stuck in reverse. In February of this year, the transportation service faced more than 30 accusations detailing unethical practices in the workplace. Employees have reported sexual harassment, discrimination and verbal abuse. Subordinates have alleged numerous infractions by executives. Its hypocritical, “unrestrained” culture does […]
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the passage of the Excelsior Scholarship, the nation’s premiere tuition-free program instated in April of 2017. Under the FY 2018 State Budget, the scholarship guarantees tuition-free college to families making up to $125,000 per year who fit specific criteria that align with the government model. Included in the budget is $8 […]
