Growing Up In The Projects: “A Part Of Who I Am”
Like most kids raised in the projects, my goal is to get out. But it’s not that easy.
Like most kids raised in the projects, my goal is to get out. But it’s not that easy.
Nearly 70 percent of college freshmen said they had “some” or “major” concerns about having enough funds to complete school.
Jordan Edwards, 15, was killed by a police officer on April 29, 2017. As we talk about his life, do the words we use to describe him matter?
I use my phone to find directions, figure out where to eat, or call a car. So why can’t I use my iPhone when I’m feeling down too?
When I woke up that morning, it felt like just another day. Little did I know that my life would change forever.
Some choice RapBot lyrics: “I’ll touch every curve of your favorite author/No more wasting time, you can’t roam without Caesar/Back when Gucci was the best summer ever”
When you hear the word “privilege,” you might picture a super rich person wearing a tuxedo and eating caviar for breakfast. But it’s not just the “one percenters” who have privilege. Privilege is tied to your race, class, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, immigration or health status.
About one in 12 Americans suffer from asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For black youth, that rate doubles to one in six. Diamond Eugene is more than just a statistic. This is her story.
What does free speech mean on college campuses today? We asked college newspaper editors throughout the country to weigh in on the state of free speech on their campus.