The recent Supreme Court rulings on former President Donald Trump’s legal immunity requests have sparked concerns about the court’s impartiality in a country where justice is supposed to be impartial. These decisions, which have shown a reluctance to tolerate pretrial delays in criminal cases, raise questions about fairness in the legal system. The differential treatment […]
Month: April 2024
Francesca Amewudah-Rivers will be the perfect Juliet. (Op-Ed)
The theater company behind a new West End production of Romeo and Juliet has condemned the “deplorable racial abuse” directed towards one of its stars — Francesca Amewudah-Rivers. The cast, including Amewudah-Rivers as Juliet and Tom Holland as Romeo, was released a week ago, and racist comments have flooded social media. On Friday, the Jamie […]
Over 400 lawmakers and more sign letter demanding Biden’s support on racial equity
More than 400 people, including politicians, activists, civil rights leaders, artists, and actors, have sent a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to support reparative justice and racial equality. The letter, which was seen exclusively by ABC News, begs the president to back a collection of proposals in Congress that would use executive orders and […]
J. Cole calling “To Pimp a Butterfly” boring is a travesty. (Op-Ed)
Kendrick Lamar’s diss on the track “Like That” with Future and Metro Boomin stirred up controversy between “The Big Three” names in rap: Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and J. Cole. In response to Lamar separating himself from “The Big Three” as an artist with more credentials than either of the other two rappers, J. Cole has […]
4.8 magnitude earthquake confirmed in New Jersey shakes New York City
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake confirmed in New Jersey that shook residents in surrounding states and New York City on Friday morning was one of the strongest in state history. The epicenter was about 5 miles north of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, just 45 miles away from New York City. Around 10:23 a.m. Friday, residents reported rattling furniture and […]
Will Apple Music begin to fall out of favor in the US? (OP-ED)
The landscape of music streaming is changing within the U.S. Despite having a lengthy foothold in the market, could Apple Music’s popularity start seeing a steady decline? Compared to the rest of the world, Apple has had a unique domination of the U.S. market. According to Music Business Worldwide (MBW), a report revealed that Apple […]
If Clark Hunt wants Chiefs stadium renovations, he should use his own money instead of forcing residents to fund it. (Op-Ed)
Residents of Jackson County, Missouri, voted down a sales tax extension that would have helped to fund a new downtown ballpark along with major renovations to Arrowhead Stadium. More than 58% of voters ultimately rejected the plan. The Chiefs have threatened to leave Kansas City if the voters did not approve this plan, but many […]
Presidential immunity is not in the best interest of democracy. (Op-Ed)
Presidential immunity is not in the best interest of democracy. For Donald Trump, it has evolved into an excuse for crime without punishment. Simply, presidential immunity creates a dangerous imbalance, removing accountability and breeding a culture of lies and deception. This is the shield that Donald Trump is using to avoid being held accountable for […]
Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years leaves 10 killed, over 1000 injured
At least 10 people were killed, and 1,067 people were injured in the aftermath of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake Taiwan’s northern Hualien County on Wednesday, according to Taiwan’s National Fire Agency (NFA). This is the strongest earthquake to hit the region in 25 years. Rescue efforts have been in full effect since early Wednesday morning. Taiwan’s NFA says […]
How there can be an emotional connection to eating (Op-Ed)
In addition to providing energy, food may trigger a flood of feelings, thoughts, and recollections. Eating is more than just fueling our bodies; it can also be a window into our history, a trigger for fond memories, and a way to reconnect with loved ones. We humans have an emotional connection to food that shapes […]
Will Disney ever end its Live-Action remakes? (OP-ED)
Disney is no stranger to criticism, but in recent years, that criticism has only mounted, thanks to the company’s dedication to its live-action remakes. As of 2024, it has produced over 20 live-action films with no signs of stopping. It’s hardly surprising why Disney continued producing them, The Lion King, Beauty and The Beast, and […]
Three of my favorite early 2000’s hits (Op-Ed)
The early 2000s were one of the hottest eras in music history, with some of today’s most popular artists entering the scene and their music hitting the charts. There are a lot of songs I enjoy from the early 2000s, but for this list, I’ll only name three. Three of my favorite songs from the […]
