PinnedSkyla Jewell-HammieinThe Blak LotusTell the Truth: What Happened at the U.S. Capitol?The Black community is left questioning the difference in police presence during the storming of the U.S. Capitol versus the BLM protests.Jan 30, 2021Jan 30, 2021
Skyla Jewell-HammieinThe Blak LotusArkansas Bans Healthcare for Transgender YouthArkansas just became the first state to ban gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth.Jun 2, 2021Jun 2, 2021
Skyla Jewell-HammieinThe Blak LotusDo Black Employees With Desirable Skills Not Exist, or Are Companies Not Looking Hard Enough?Working while Black is just another common obstacle of being a Black person in corporate America.May 27, 2021May 27, 2021
Skyla Jewell-HammieinThe Blak LotusCould the Military-to-Police Cycle Play a Role in High Rates of Police Brutality Cases?In late 2020, the nation saw as Black and brown people were consistently berated by certain law enforcement.May 25, 2021May 25, 2021
Skyla Jewell-HammieinThe Blak LotusSay Her Name: A Year Since the Wrongful Death of Breonna TaylorA year ago on March 13, 2020, Breonna Taylor was safe inside her home in Louisville, KY, when she was killed by police.May 20, 2021May 20, 2021
Skyla Jewell-HammieinThe Blak LotusCriminalization of Marijuana: Many BIPOC Individuals Incarcerated When Recreational Dispensaries…The happiness that many weed enthusiasts felt once marijuana was legalized in most states was short-lived.May 17, 2021May 17, 2021
Skyla Jewell-HammieinThe Blak LotusPresident Joe Biden “Revises” Previous Student Loan Debt Relief CommitmentsIn last Tuesday’s CNN Town Hall, President Joe Biden was asked an important question about student loan debt that would aid in $50,000.Mar 27, 2021Mar 27, 2021
Skyla Jewell-HammieinThe Blak LotusUtah School Changes Decision Following Backlash For Allowing Option to “Opt-Out” of Black History…Maria Montessori Academy, a charter school in North Ogden, Utah, reversed their decision of initiating Black History Month a “choice.”Mar 27, 2021Mar 27, 2021
Skyla Jewell-HammieinThe Blak LotusCharges Dropped for Amy Cooper, White Women Who Harassed Black Man, After Completing “Racial…On February 16, 2021, the Manhatten District Attorney's Office announced that the criminal charge against Amy Cooper was dropped.Mar 26, 2021Mar 26, 2021
Skyla Jewell-HammieinThe Blak LotusMalcolm & Marie: The New Critically-Acclaimed Film on NetflixZendaya and Director/Writer Sam Levinson does it again! On February 5th, 2021, Netflix showcased their newest addition, Malcolm & Marie.Mar 13, 2021Mar 13, 2021
