Black History Month Reflection
By Jermani Howard Black history has one of the most tremendous history timelines that people still face today. For years, Black people have been dehumanized for the color of their…
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East Returns to In-Person Learning
By Kayla Dunlap After DPS’s return to school has been delayed time and time again, students have finally gone back to in-person classes. On January 14th, East administration sent out…
When the Black Panther Party Came to East
By Allen Harder In 1966 Black Americans first donned the berets and bandoliers that in the following years became synonymous with the Black Panther Party. Soon, it would become a…
American Music Would be Nothing Without Black Artists
By Nick Virnich For the past year and a half, I’ve been collecting vinyl records, some of which have significantly expanded my taste and knowledge of music. Throughout this wonderful…
OPINION:Black History Month — The Retail Holiday
How are the same companies that profit from capitalistic racism profiting from pro-Black advertising? By Hermela Goshu On Feb. 1, 2021, inboxes, social media feeds, and television ads were flooded…
More Than an Athlete: Bill Russell
By John Drumm Bill Russell was a phenomenal NBA player: an 11-time NBA Champion, two-time NCAA Champion, five-time NBA MVP, and twelve time-all-star, all in thirteen years. His resume explains…
Black History Month: Celebrating the Life of Jackie Robinson
By Gabby Robinson Jackie Roosevelt Robinson was a professional American baseball player who not only broke the baseball color line but was determined to play no matter what racism threw…
Remembering Hank Aaron
By Calvin Postal On Feb. 5, 1934, in Mobile, Ala., Henry Louis Aaron was born into an exceedingly large family. He had seven siblings as well as his mom and…
