by Starlette Thomas | Nov 21, 2022 | Opinion
Do you still think that Elon Musk is a tech genius? Yes, he is a billionaire, but he is also another rich example of poor leadership. Has capitalism taught us nothing? Money can’t buy you love or leadership abilities. It also should not determine who oversees a...
by Starlette Thomas | Nov 17, 2022 | Opinion
The Tuskegee experiment is part of a larger and longer narrative of the exploitation of African Americans. It is a reminder that scientific racism is not a thing of the past and continued despite multiple social movements that hoped to move the country in a different...
by Starlette Thomas | Nov 16, 2022 | Opinion
There is a long history of bad blood, of generational mistrust when it comes to African Americans and the medical community. It contributed to the wariness of the COVID-19 vaccines because many know the story of the Tuskegee experiment or have had their own experience...
by Starlette Thomas | Nov 14, 2022 | Opinion
Are pastors preaching in a sinking model of ministry? Church buildings, historically viewed as unsafe spaces for minoritized and marginalized groups, have offended younger generations who prioritize truth over harmony. They don’t join a church to take a program and...
by Starlette Thomas | Nov 10, 2022 | Opinion
Affirmative action continues to mean different things for Americans. Viewed as a helping hand, a handout or a hindrance to meaningful progress, how it is decided who has access to higher education continues to hold back discussions on deracialized equality. The phrase...