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The Price of Fame
While most of us fantasize about the possibility of fame and all its perks, we often omit the undesirable consequences that come with the...
cirvinshirley
Dec 13, 20202 min read
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John Lewis: GOOD Trouble Critical Analysis
John Lewis was an integral figure in The Civil Rights Movement. His participation in key events like the Selma March to Montgomery as a...
cirvinshirley
Dec 13, 20203 min read
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Climate Change Affecting Coastal Cities Across the Globe
ATLANTA− Climate change has drastically affected all aspects of life for those living in coastal cities across the world. Rising ocean...
cirvinshirley
Dec 10, 20193 min read
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The 4%: An interview with Dr.Ashley Torrence
Being a Black woman in America there are few instances in which we see ourselves represented in a positive light whether in the media, in...
cirvinshirley
Nov 23, 201715 min read
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Silent Screams
When discussing injustices against the Black community, the victims discussed are almost always Black men or boys. Even when discussing...
cirvinshirley
Apr 28, 20172 min read
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Are Black People Being Insane?
Recently, I visited Greensboro Civil Rights Museum. Although, it was not my first time attending the museum, I had a different...
cirvinshirley
Apr 28, 20172 min read
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A Crown of Suffering
When I think of Black hair, I think of a beautiful variety of curls, kinks, and waves. I also think of the most slayed weaves, braids,...
cirvinshirley
Apr 20, 20172 min read
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Warsan Shire’s role in Beyonce’s Lemonade
By now, I am sure majority of the world has seen Beyonce’s visual album, Lemonade when it premiered on HBO in April of 2016. If you...
cirvinshirley
Apr 19, 20171 min read
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Thoughts from the sunken place
The recent release of Jordan Peele’s movie, “Get Out” has sparked a new conversation on race relations in America. The film follows...
cirvinshirley
Mar 12, 20172 min read
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“Songs for Social Change”
When I think of music, I think about rhythm, positive vibes, and dancing. Then I remember it is an instrument of expression, a method of...
cirvinshirley
Jan 22, 20172 min read
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