The Underappreciated Cypher In Hip-Hop Music

First written July 28th, 2014

Earlier today, I started watching random cyphers from mainstream and underground artists on YouTube, and after a while, I looked up and realized the day had passed me by.

Rape: Drunk In Love or She Ain’t Even Know It?

It’s the first day of 2014, and I woke up eager to…

Humble Me Down

First written on March 17, 2014 by Zakiya Jackson

Life has a way of humbling you down doesn’t it?

Someone feels humbled by the Malaysian airplane disappearing. Who?

Should Celebrities Feel Obligated To Give Back?

The Proper Response to “I’m Not Racist.”

Originally written by Nicole Young on February 13th, 2014

People like to say the following phrases loudly and often:

“I’m not racist.”

National Geographic and Why Racism Sucks

First written on June 10, 2014 by Nicole Young

Today, I intended to post something introspective about loss and life, not about racism. That was until about 5pm, when I went on Instagram and saw the National Geographic feed.

Change Is Ugly. Change Is Beautiful

Originally written on February 13, 2014

Last week, I attended the TEDx Foggy Bottom conference. The theme was “Illuminate”, and it exposed the audience to 20+ dynamic people who shared personal experiences, passions, insights, talents, and…

Apple’s 12 Days of Christmas

​​Every year, one day after Christmas, Apple ‘s creates an app for its…

Sorry Madonna, I don’t buy it: Anatomy of an Apology

Racial Separatism in America’s Schools

First written on May 14, 2014 by Kyle Southern

Over the past few weeks, I have been consumed by assignments and events associated with completing another academic year here at the University of Michigan. Last weekend, I finally had time…