Dissecting the Academy Awards slap; Pinkett Smith deserved better

by Zoe Stratos | opinions editor March 31, 2022 Immediately after Sunday’s Academy Awards, one moment took the spotlight from the winners of the night fueling a multi-faceted controversial debate: the Will Smith slap heard around the world. The moment started as Chris Rock taking the stage to present the award for best documentary, but he took a detour — as many comedians do — … Continue reading Dissecting the Academy Awards slap; Pinkett Smith deserved better

The Duquesne DukeMarch 31, 2022

Staff Editorials

Black history should be celebrated longer than a month

02/04/2021 Staff Editorial Comedian Chris Rock frequently pokes fun at the notion of February as Black History Month — the coldest, shortest month of the year. And he isn’t wrong. All too often, the American school system chooses to only educate students on the heroes of the Black community, who helped to shape our nation, as a novelty lesson for a few short weeks in … Continue reading Black history should be celebrated longer than a month

The Duquesne DukeFebruary 4, 2021