I feel excessive pride in being a citizen of the United States is extremely prevalent amongst the majority of the population. In times of war, depression, or massive tragedy it is perfectly logical for the commonfolk to "gel" or have a heightened sense of unity. This, is perfectly health...

At the start of the 2016 NFL preseason, Colin Kaepernick, quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, decided to take a seat during the National Anthem. His gesture during the first preseason game went unnoticed until the third preseason game. Many Americans disapproved and were very angry with him beca...

Before I can begin to determine or examine whether or not their majority oppresses women or blacks, I must first come to a decision on what oppression is exactly. According to Webster's Dictionary, oppression is an unjust or excessive exercise of authority or power and also a sense of being we...

Spike Lee's representation of the severed relations between the racial groups that co-exist in the community of Bed Sty throws the question of "what is the right thing to do" and also "is there such thing as truth," right into our faces forcing us to grapple with them. With the presentation of oppos...