On Sunday, May 6, The Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead revealed their Black Lives Matter banner in front of the masses. Men, women, young and old came to participate in the celebration that was filled with peace, love, and prosperity. The milestone was a beautiful hymn in times where racial inequality rings high. The revealing…
Author: Shelby Casimir
Spotlight On: 2018 ADL Youth Congress, Event
The Anti- Defamation League (ADL) held its annual Youth Congress on Friday, April 13th. A group of Marblehead High students went to experience a day of powerful speeches, activities, and workshops. The conference brings together 1500 students and school staff spanning from all of the New England area. The goal is to work on demolishing…
Spotlight On: Kalief Browder, Victim of the Justice System
The United States houses about 25% of the world’s inmates. With mass incarceration being at a high of 2 million, the system is bound to break. With the Kalief Browder story, it truly did. The Criminal Justice system’s duty is to give someone due process; they failed to implement that for Kalief Browder, a bronx…
Spotlight On: Ryan Lowry, Photographer
Ryan Lowry is a an up and coming photographer who is “available for editorial and commercial projects everywhere in the world…. EVERYWHERE”. Lowry has been featured on PDN’s 30 2015, Urban Outfitters, It’s nice that, Vice Interview, The Wild Interview, Book Du Jour: Two Years, and The Latent Image to name a few. Whether he’s…
Women’s History is Everyone’s History
WOMEN beings who create beauty WOMEN protectors of society WOMEN sophisticated simplicity WOMEN holders of unconditional love WOMEN enlightened from above WOMEN backbone of mankind WOMEN lovers of all kinds WOMEN creators of the world WOMEN a combination of fragility and confidence swirled WOMEN cultivated caretakers who break barriers WOMEN Trustworthy carriers WOMEN…
Black History Month
On February 1st, Black History Month commences. All throughout February, we celebrate the achievements, excellence, art, and culture that surround the Black experience. Whether it’s with fun facts, quotes, or accomplishments, Black History Month holds an educational basis for everyone. It’s a learning experience to reflect on Black History that’s not often shown in the…
Why Taking a Knee is Really Taking a Stance
We saw Colin Kaepernick do it last year, and we’re seeing a resurgence in it again: NFL players are kneeling during the national anthem before the start of an NFL game. Some have said, “That’s anti-American! What about the veterans and troops that have fought for us and are still fighting for us?” These are…