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In an article about prison labor, the stone wall of a prison cell is etched with a completed ballot and the carved out emblem of an 'I Voted' sticker.

Prison Labor Is Functionally Slavery

Despite recent ballot success, there’s a long way to go to fully eradicate the practice of forced servitude in America.…

February 21, 2023

screenshot from The Underground Railroad, a movie about slavery

Why Movies About Slavery Have Mixed Effects on the Black Community

Jael Davis, DePaul University

What's the purpose of such films and who are they for? They can be done well, but only if they don't objectify the victims and are balanced by other films that show stories of Black…

June 12, 2021

A Deep Look Into the 1619 Project and Its Controversy

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

The 2019 undertaking, directed by Nikole Hannah-Jones, is facing backlash from people who disagree with its integration into American school systems.…

October 5, 2020

Colorful illustration of the different sides of Kanye West.

A Breakdown of Kanye West’s Mental Breakdown

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

While many people are expressing discomfort with presidential candidate Yeezy's remarks, others are expressing concern for the artist's psychological state.…

August 10, 2020

Lady A and Lady A Battle for the Same Name

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

Will the real Lady A please stand up? Lady Antebellum renamed themselves to shed racist connotations, but didn’t realize their chosen moniker was taken.…

July 28, 2020

Image of Lin-Manuel Miranda and cast mates in 'Hamilton.'

Does ‘Hamilton’ Glorify the Ugly Side of American History?

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

Like any piece of historical fiction, the musical takes some artistic license, but fans are now wondering if the show has gone too far.…

July 25, 2020

Violent Protests in the South Highlight Outdated Ideals in Modern Day

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

The South has a long and divisive history with the rest of the country, and it doesn't look like it's ending any time soon.…

May 1, 2020

Looking in the Mirror

Onaje McDowelle, University of Texas at Austin

Spearheaded by senior Vanjessica Gladney, the Penn History of Slavery Project has colleges across the country reassessing their ties to slavery.…

May 1, 2018

How Should We Teach Kids About Slavery? Not Like This

Ellyot Chen, Pasadena City College

A New York City school went to the extreme to educate its students about slavery, but it didn't go over well.…

February 27, 2018

It’s Payback Time

Maahfio Otchere, Villanova University

A look into Ta-Nehisi Coates’ article, “The Case for Reparations,” and why reparations should be in the minds of all Americans.…

October 24, 2017

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