Jeremy C. McCoolDr. Jeremy C. McCoolOpinionRap Music Didn’t Cause Inner-City Violence…Poverty & Broken Homes DidHip-hop often faces a substantial amount of blame for the inner-city violence that occurs in communities across the country. This ideology has been perpetuated by politicians, media personalities, journalists and scholars alike. The genre has been heavily scrutinized for its influence and impact on Black youth for decades. The polarizing genre’s criticism dates back to the “Gangsta Rap” protests headed by National Political Congress of Black Women chair C. Delores Tucker, and the mass protests against rap group N.W.A.May 26, 2021OpinionBlack Representation in Academia and Corporate America Remains Inadequate in 2021Equity, inclusion, and diversity should all be top priorities across different sectors and disciplines, not only because doing so would enhance society in general but also because it would improve the workplace in particular.February 25, 2021African-AmericanRepresentation is Power: Why Exploring What Black Children Watch MattersWith streaming platforms such as Disney+, Netflix, and Hulu rising, children have access to cartoons, films, and television shows from every generation. While the amount of media access for children is increasing, it is becoming more challenging to monitor what children consume daily. With these challenges in consideration, the images that children are processing daily remain a crucial topic of discussion.August 27, 2020OpinionDenying that Racism Exists is Not Only Delusional . . . it’s RacistWhile the public execution of George Floyd is beyond tragic, it is imperative to note that the protests and outrage are not solely due to this isolated occurrence. It is a response to 400 years of unaddressed oppression within this nation. It is a boiling point for society that was inevitable.August 7, 2020Page 1 of 1
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