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It’s easy to praise our favorite singer, actor, athlete, or musician, but what about our everyday motivators and heroes? It would be a special world if educators were held in just as high of a regard for the work that they do in shaping the minds of many around the world. For Norristown, PA residents, they won’t have to hope for a world like this much longer. Continue reading
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This is a note to my President. It will exclude strong criticism, but will rather be a genuine note of appreciation. Last night the world witnessed President Obama deliver his farewell speech to the people of this country. Continue reading
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The day we were all afraid of is here. When he first announced his plan to run for President everyone laughed. Then when he won the Republican nomination, everyone laughed again. Now, the USA is stuck with Donald Trump as their president. What does this say about our country as a whole? It says a lot actually. We now know, just like blacks came out to vote for Obama two terms in a row, Trump has the same amount of support from his white voters. Continue reading
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With an emotionally charged election year upon us, many issues have been brought to the forefront and some are demanding change. Issues such as racial tension, police brutality, and inequalities within the judicial system don’t affect everyone, but for many, it’s an all too familiar script that’s being read generation after generation. Continue reading
Source: CNN, President Obama hugs Hillary Clinton at the democratic convention, July 27, 2016
As the DNC begins to wind down, last night was filled with many speeches aimed at criticizing Republican nominee, Donald Trump. Continue reading
First Lady Michelle Obama takes the stage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Monday, July 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
As the Democratic National Convention is underway in Philadelphia, there may be some things you missed. The night was filled with speeches from entertainers and political figures alike. Continue reading
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It would be easy to turn off the television and silence the phones or turn off the social media notifications. However, that wouldn’t solve anything, now would it? The rage that some, including myself, are experiencing right now stems far deeper than most can comprehend. What the United States, said to be one of the greatest countries in the world, is experiencing isn’t new. Continue reading
History has been known to repeat itself and sometimes in the most unexpected ways. Racial inequalities were once the driving force of politics, crime and media. Our parents, grandparents, elders, civil rights activists all lived in a world that they had to fight their way through with skin made of steel. Those whom came before the younger generations fought with the hope that the future would be a much better place to live. However, present day must seem like déjà vu to many. Continue reading
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