Stop Whitewashing and Exploiting Asians in the Film Industry
by Jeffrey Caliedo With the recent release of new Hollywood movie, “Ghost in the Shell,” and Netflix original “Death Note,” anger is growing over the constant diminishment of Asian people... Read More
Maisie Brown: Being the Best She Can Be
by Shakira Porter Photo of Maisie Brown by Kelsee Ford Maisie E. Brown, in her white shirt and loose khaki pants, hopped out of the car excitedly. It was her... Read More
Lailaa Bashir: Star Athlete
by August Harp Photo above of Lailaa Bashir by Kelsee Ford Game. The amount of time between when Lailaa Bashir was born and the first time she fell in love... Read More
Woolworth Sit-In Vets Recount ‘Brutal Attacks’
by Kaitlyn Fowler Photo above by Chauncey Nettles: The “Woolworth’s Sit-In for Change” Exhibit opened at Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center this summer. Rev. Edwin King came to the... Read More
Minia Johnson: A Long Journey
by Kenytta Brown Photo above of Minia Johnson by Kelsee Ford On May 3, 2009, Minia Johnson’s godmother, Classy Victor, woke her up and said, “Get in the car. It’s... Read More
Aja Purvis: A Free Spirit and Writer
by Chauncey Nettles Photo of Aja Purvis by Kelsee Ford It was around 10:15 a.m. on a Tuesday at Murrah High School. Aja Purvis sat at her desk closest to... Read More