Photo courtesy of Julian Vannerson A Virginia judge has ruled that Charlottesville’s Confederate statues are war monuments protected by state law and that they shall not be removed by local officials. The ruling was the result of a lawsuit filed against the Charlottesville City Council, who had voted to remove […]
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Public figures should be punished for using blackface
Photo courtesy of William H. West Minstrel Show, Wikipedia The troublesome tradition of blackface has made its way back into the public spotlight, as certain politicians, celebrities and brands have been accused of wearing blackface or creating products inspired by the practice. Even though blackface has been denounced repeatedly in […]
Virginia leadership faces backlash for controversies
Photo courtesy of Craig, Flickr Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has been under fire recently after a controversial picture of a person wearing blackface that appeared on his biography page in his medical school’s yearbook page was discovered. Th person in blackface was standing next to another person who was dressed […]
March Madness Approaches with No Clear Frontrunners
Photo courtesy of Jonnybsay, Wikipedia As the calendar turns from February to March, basketball fans nationwide begin to anticipate the sport’s most thrilling tournament. The 2016 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship, more commonly known as “March Madness,” will begin this year on March 15. Unlike last year, where Kentucky was […]