I want to go back to school this fall, for sure. That is my main purpose to go to the U.S.; to study in class, to have interactions and to have a new environment. Schools […]
The hypocrisy of patriotism in America is no new concept. For as long as many have called it the “home of the free,” others have reminded us of the generational oppression on which their home […]
Starting on May 26, millions took to the streets to join the nation-wide protests following the murder of George Floyd at the hands of an on-duty Minneapolis police officer. Since the start of the protests, […]
The Black elite has intentionally distanced themselves from populist Black issues at the worst time. Rape, death, police harassment and marginalized invisibility are pressing issues in our community, yet the same celebrities who stir controversy […]
The murder of George Floyd has been labeled a “wake up call” for the nation’s attachment to police brutality and how it values Black lives. When do these social media posts become more about the […]
As heartbreaking as George Floyd’s death is, he isn’t the first man that has been rallied for. Since the 2013 acquittal of George Zimmerman, I have watched black men, women and children be senselessly slaughtered. […]
Editor’s Note: This letter was submitted prior to the publication of The Signal’s editorial or letter from the editor — however by it’s submission plans for social media posts and public statements had already begun, […]
The thread that was once a rope tied around the necks of Black people has now morphed into the knee pressed on George Floyd’s neck. The fact that this deep-rooted racism is allowed to exist […]
During this time, the Georgia State community, Atlanta and the nation are experiencing many hardships. I am writing to inform you that The Signal is committed to covering protests and civil unrest in response to […]
In 2019, rapper Meagan Thee Stallion coined the phrase “hot girl summer,” an extension of her “hottie” fan base. Hot girl summer originally was a playful representation of her platform and soon spiraled into confusion […]
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