NFL Half-Times will never be the same
We’re still talking about Lamar’s 2025 halftime show, and we’ll be talking about Bad Bunny’s for months to come. Both artists have challenged our critical thinking with their use of symbolism and layered messages woven into the cultural moments that occurred between touchdowns. This was a refreshing change from the mindless entertainment that we are often presented with daily.
Trump’s Racist Video and Black History Month
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Negro History Week. Historian Carter G. Woodson established this week in February to honor the birthdays of two of his esteemed heroes, Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Over the next 50 years, the week was expanded into a full month, and the term “Negro” was replaced by “Black.” In 2026, descendants of African slaves embrace and celebrate their history year-round. We recognize that our history extends far beyond the time we were kidnapped and brought to these shores. People of African descent also know that our history is integral to American history.
Police behavior is the best case for local control
As the city grappled with weather-related challenges, the state-appointed pro-police Board of Commissioners and the police union schemed to secure yet another raise for cops. This lack of transparency underscores the urgent need for local control of the police department. It also reveals the police union’s endless attempts to undermine citizen-led oversight.