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Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Davina Applewhite | Opinions Staff | @longwoodrotunda


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Opinion

The Forbidden Word

Editor's note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. Black History Month aims to remember and celebrate the history of the African Americans who fought to create and maintain the rights we have today. Arguably, we are still creating history through actions like #BlackLivesMatter ...

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We need to recognize featurism and its effects

It has become easy to sit behind a computer and type negative comments to those who you may never encounter in real life. Unfortunately, this becomes a breeding ground for destructive comments and the people who post them. Singer Ari Lennox was a recent victim of some of the Internet’s hateful words ...

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Social media and the feeling of FOMO

Editor's note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. Social media has given us access to view what everyone is doing 24/7, and while this can be a good way to stay in touch with friends, it can also negatively affect our mental health and daily lives. It’s no secret ...

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Family Matters: Black families on screen

Editor's note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. ABC’s hit series "Black-ish" was recently renewed for its sixth season and has received so much acclamation that the show now has two spin-offs, "Grown-ish" and "Mixed-ish." The original show has been a form ...

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Conversion therapy can kill

Editor's note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. Therapy. This word may evoke many different emotions depending on the context and situation. Therapy can often be looked at as a positive method of improving one’s mental health. Unfortunately, conversion therapy ...

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Technology: Influencing a generation

Editor's note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. In the ever-expanding world of technology, social media has become a place where people can stay connected with one another but they can also express their talents and showcase their work to a wider range of people. From ...

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The issue with Snapchat's beauty filters

Editor's note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. In the past few years, social media platforms have dominated what society views as important, valuable and trendy. There’s no denying that social media has a major impact on how we view the world and most importantly, ...

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