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Persad Festival: Performing for a cause

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor “Persad you look beautiful! Do I look beautiful?”  Warren Munroe, dressed in an all gold jumpsuit and fur coat, spun around the stage, whipping their honey blonde hair around. The Drag Queen wasn’t just performing, they were celebrating and bringing together the LGBTQ+ community. The Persad Center is a local human organization service, dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ community and … Continue reading Persad Festival: Performing for a cause

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It’s high time Beyoncé won Album of the Year

Rebecca Jozwiak | staff writer “Well, the bottom line is, it’s almost impossible for a Black artist to win Album of the Year. It’s like, how many years do we have to see Beyoncé getting snubbed?” In a 2020 interview with Entertainment Weekly, John Legend said what many were thinking. After four nominations and four losses, it is more important than ever to recognize Black … Continue reading It’s high time Beyoncé won Album of the Year

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NFL continues to tackle diversity with 2021 Super Bowl performances

02/11/2021 Sarah DuJordan | Staff Columnist Arguably, 2020 was a time like no other. We often focus on the negative aspects of what came out of that year. Although, the discussion around diversity and inclusion being brought to such a spotlight in 2020 influenced many new and positive changes at this year’s Super Bowl. Despite these new changes, we still have a long way to … Continue reading NFL continues to tackle diversity with 2021 Super Bowl performances

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2018 Grammy Awards lack gender equality

02/01/2018 By Shivani Gosai | Opinions Editor Although several celebrities at the 2018 Grammy Awards were adorned with symbolic white roses, the statement of solidarity for the initiative to end sexual harassment and gender inequality ultimately ended there. The hashtag #GrammysSoMale has been trending on social media since Sunday night, and rightfully so. The awards show had fallen flat due to a lack of gender … Continue reading 2018 Grammy Awards lack gender equality

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‘Hello,’ it’s the 59th annual Grammy Awards

By Nicolas Jozefczyk | Staff Writer Mesmerizing performances, spectacular singing and, for some reason, nudity sums up the 59th annual Grammy’s. This year’s music award show was a star-studded event, with James Corden adding his own flare and pizzazz as the host. The show opened with Adele singing her lead single off of her album “25,” “Hello.” After the stellar performance, attention switched to Corden’s … Continue reading ‘Hello,’ it’s the 59th annual Grammy Awards

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#BlackLivesMatter has its champion: Beyonce

By Leah Devorak | layout editor This past weekend, Beyonce broke the internet, and with it, she also shattered the stigma that accompanies black empowerment. “Formation,” the megastar’s latest single, dropped not coincidentally on Feb. 6, the 21st birthday of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teen who was shot and killed in 2012 by neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman. The song features lyrics celebrating her husband’s … Continue reading #BlackLivesMatter has its champion: Beyonce

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