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It’s More than just Glitter and Gems - It’s Gen Z’s Gateway to Editorial Makeup (Op-Ed)

It’s More than just Glitter and Gems – it’s Gen Z’s Gateway to Editorial Makeup (Op-Ed)

Fashion & Beauty, Lifestyle, News / By

More than a year and a half ago, the hit TV series about troubled teens “Euphoria” premiered on HBO. After receiving major success, it’s highly anticipated season two had to stop production due to the pandemic. HBO has even released two special episodes to hold it’s viewers over until they’re ready to start production again. …

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A REAL Look Back at History and Why Black People Are Weary of COVID Vaccines (Op-Ed)

A REAL Look Back at History and Why Black People Are Weary of COVID Vaccines (Op-Ed)

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Numerous polls have shown that Black Americans are more reluctant to get the COVID-19 vaccines than any other ethnic group in the U.S. An Associated Press/NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll from early February says Black Americans are less likely to say that they have received the shot or will receive it in the …

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Do People of Color Take On More College Debt? Yes and Here’s How (Op-Ed)

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We’ve all heard the cliché logic, “Go to school, get a college degree and you will have a great job.” That hasn’t been the case lately, especially now during these trying times of COVID-19. Getting a bachelors or masters degree comes at a very steep price tag that sets you back years financially. According to EducationData, …

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Artist Analysis: Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, and Drake's Take On the Social Justice Movement (Op-Ed)

Artist Analysis: Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, and Drake’s Take On the Social Justice Movement (Op-Ed)

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Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West and Drake are the rap triumvirate of this century. Apologies to the semi-retired Jay Z, and the rapidly declining, rather distasteful Eminem. Their music is listened to by millions of people. Their social media accounts are followed by millions more, and they’ve received a cumulative 153 Grammy nominations.  With great power, …

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How East Hampton Schools Teach Race in the Classroom (Op-Ed)

How East Hampton Schools Teach Race in the Classroom (Op-Ed)

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school school The Black Lives Matter protests of summer 2020 sparked many conversations about systemic racism throughout the United States. The impetus for the protests were, of course, the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmed Arbery and far too many other innocent Black lives at the hands of the police. Countless Americans were …

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