Black women in the US face many challenges when it comes to getting the correct healthcare they deserve. This issue has been an ongoing situation for decades. The healthcare system has failed black women and had used them as test subjects without their permission. A very famous example is Henrietta Lacks who had her cells […]
Read More STRUGGLES and neglect: BLACK WOMEN IN HEALTHCAREEveryone remembers the incident of the 2009 VMA award when Taylor Swift accepted her award for best female music video. During her acceptance speech, artist Kanye West got on stage and interrupted her, saying, “Yo taylor, im really happy for you and im going to let you finish, but Beyonce had one of the […]
Read More Did Kanye save Taylor Swifts Life?One of my classmates whose handle is “whatamidoing” has previously posted about the ‘Sex in the dark’ JMU panhellenic organization event but I also went (for the second time) and found it to be extremely moving and powerful, so i wanted to come on here and advocate my feelings. For me, growing up, the “Sex […]
Read More lets talk about sex!When I first came to JMU, I went through the recruitment process and I joined a sorority. This was one of the best decisions that I made because I found my lifelong best friends and family. We learn about service, honesty, friendship, compassion, support, and so much more. However, all of Greek life seems to […]
Read More Redefining sisterhood: How Greek life at JMU can address unity over competitionPicture this: Kamala Harris—Vice President of the United States—sitting across from Call Her Daddy’s host, Alex Cooper. It’s not your usual political interview. There’s no flag in sight, no reporters asking questions, no stage, and no speeches about taxes and the border. Instead, it’s an open conversation, full of laughter and personal stories between these […]
Read More From the Oval Office to Call Her Daddy: Kamala Harris Redefines Political NormsBy now I am sure we have all heard about Sean Combs aka P. Diddy’s arrest, and if not allow me to go into a brief overview of the situation. Diddy has been facing backlash since 2023 when his ex-girlfriend filed a lawsuit against him claiming he took part in sex trafficking and she accused […]
Read More One thousand bottles of baby oil?!?!?!Marching bands are best known for their unity, vibrant performances, and their spirited attitudes. In fact, they’re often pillars of their communities and schools. So, it may surprise you to know that marching bands are NOT as clean cut as they may appear… even JMU’s own, The Marching Royal Dukes. I have been in the […]
Read More The Sound of Silence: Marching Band’s Best Kept SecretFor many people, post graduate life is a huge stressor. When it comes to finding a job to start your career, most undergraduates don’t know where to start. JMU students are very lucky to have so many resources available, one of the major resources being the JMU career fair. This semester, it falls on Tuesday, […]
Read More JMU Career Fair TakeawaysPrevious to watching the debate I thought, how is this going to go? A black liberal woman going against a white republican male in a political debate being held in today’s day-in-age. Initially, I thought what many probably did, this man is going to bring this woman down as much as he can and try […]
Read More Female Presidential debateIn the year 2024, artists’ platforms are more influential than ever before. So many celebrities have the opportunity to advocate for women’s rights but choose to stay silent on pressing topics due to fear of losing their fanbase. However, Taylor Swift consistently uses her large platform to spread awareness on topics such as politics, sexual […]
Read More Using her platform: Taylor Swift standing up for Women’s Rights
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