For one contributor, coming home for the holidays is a cherished tradition. It’s a chance to completely unplug from life’s responsibilities and to spend time talking with family about issues, like politics and the Black Lives Matter movement.
MichaelNow more than ever is the time for our generation to take hold of issues that are hindering our nation and our futures. Instead of talking about the changes that we hope to make and instead of criticizing the problems that seem to only continue, we must begin to take action.
Ashley M. WilliamsRepublican presidential candidate Donald Trump has recently made many controversial statements about immigration and the Islamic community. His comments remind us that we should never overgeneralize any religion or group due to the actions of a few people.
Corinne LyonsLaughter can be a great way to cope with difficult situations. It’s good to be able to laugh at yourself every once in a while. However, making fun of someone else’s difficult situations should never be used as a joke. The hosts of one talk show recently learned this the hard way.
Proud2BMeWith the recent decisions made in several national cases involving race and injustice, many in the minority communities are asking for justice and the government system to bring justice into our society.
Benjamin McAfeeDevastation from one corner of the world can literally impact us all. The San Bernardino shooting reminds us that we each need to be agents of change and provide light in these dark times.
Benjamin McAfeeIt honestly seems like we hear or read about a police officer shooting involving an unarmed young person every week in our country. There has to be something that we can do to prevent them from continuing.
Allan Givens Givens
