by Emmanuel Agyemang This painful disease disproportionately impacts AfricanAmericans—and there is a simple way you can help. About 1 out of every 13 African Americanbabies are born with sickle cell trait, and about1 in every 365 are born with sickle cell disease(Sickle Cell, MedlinePlus). Sickle cell disease is a “group of inheritedred blood cell disorders …
by Molly Deadmond In a continuation of the “Portraits of Peoria”series, this month we look at Dr. Romeo B. Garrett. Dr. Romeo B. Garrett was an author, militaryveteran, and the first African Americanprofessor at Bradley University. Born in 1910 inNatchez, Mississippi, Garrett graduated fromStraight University (now Dillard University)in New Orleans in 1932. He went on …
by Izaak Garcia Next month, a highly anticipated movie with astar-studded cast will be released—here’s whatyou need to know. From sprawling desert oceans as far as theeye can see, to fantastical, mystic creaturesdwarfing any rocket or ship, the upcomingmovie Dune is sure to create visuals that willstay in the minds of audiences and critics alike.The …
by Rasheedah Na’Allah With data to back up their decisions, manyuniversities are no longer admitting studentsbased on standardized testing scores. You may have noticed that many universitieshave made the decision to go “test-optional”for the graduating classes of ‘21 and ‘22.Some assume that COVID-19 has been theoutlying factor behind these decisions, whenin actuality, COVID has been …
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by Kamia Fair My Name is Kamia, last name Fair born in 04.An African American girl who comes from a cityOf violence and poverty, this is where I’m from.Poetry keeps my mind off the stressful world,I love poetry and poetry loves me,Poetry gives me freedom of speech with a lil rhythm. The world, the stressful …
by Kianna Goss This month, join others in the fightagainst breast cancer. October is the month our society shineslight on actions to help those with breastcancer. This month, sporting events, big brandcollaborations, local events, and fundraisers allput breast cancer awareness front and center.But for the individuals suffering from breastcancer, they fight and deal with this …
