Racism has always been a highly contentious topic in the USA. While enormous leaps and bounds have been made since the abolition of the slave trade in 1807, there remains a lot of work to be done, and at times it appears the nation steps backwards instead of forwards. For some, the idea that the recent election of President Donald …
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How Have Celebrities Used Social Media to Help Raise Funds for the Victims of Harvey
Many celebrities have donated money themselves to the victims of Hurricane Harvey but what else did they do using social media to help raise more money? Many celebrities are followed closely on Twitter, Instagram, and any social media in general. Many celebrities have challenged their fans to donate money to the victims of the hurricane through their social media pages. …
Read More »Do You Think Meghan Markle Did The Right Thing by Giving Up Her Acting Career for Prince Harry?
When Meghan Markle officially announced last November that she would be giving up her acting career due to her engagement with Prince Harry, many people were understandably shocked and concerned. After all, she had a highly promising career as an actress and it seemed that she could have continued to do it indefinitely. Many people felt that she was making …
Read More »Is Omarosa Back on Reality Television Just a Scam?
Omarosa is a name that everyone seems to be familiar with, no matter if you are a fan of reality television or not. She always seems to be all over the news. But you may be wondering if the reality star turned White House staffer turned back into a reality star is a scam or if she is legit. This …
Read More »Why did Kylie Jenner hide her pregnancy?
News recently sprung up that Kylie Jenner was pregnant, but it finally got confirmed that she had a baby girl Stormi Webster on February 1, but the main thing to note and question is why didn’t the confirm her pregnancy before the baby’s arrival? Obviously, there can be a number of reasons, both personal and work related, but fans still …
Read More »Trump’s Ban Against Transgender Serving in the Military
During the Obama administration, there were two notable changes made to military policies. One of which was the lift on the ban of transgender citizens serving in the military, put into place in 2016. Fast forward less than a year later, the newly appointed Commander-in-Chief, President Donald Trump makes moves to reinstate this ban with a target effective date of …
Read More »What to Say to People Impacted by a Major Environmental Disaster
When someone is impacted by a major environmental disaster, many people including you may not know what to say or feel that you are not helping them. It is important to always be there for the person and make sure they know they alone. When someone is heartbroken and has lost everything, the last thing you want to do is …
Read More »How Has Social Media Been Instrumental to Bringing Awareness of Hurricane Harvey
Many people use social media, that is no question, but how has it brought awareness of the victims of Hurricane Harvey? Many people pay attention to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. So what was so special about this time that people actually used this for awareness for people in Texas and all over the path of destruction for Harvey. Many people …
Read More »Black Lives Matter: Racial Profiling
Racial profiling is not something which ought to exist in any civilised modern society – and most people across the globe would agree. It is the practice of targeting an individual based on their race and a stereotype about their race, rather than any evidence or circumstances. It is a serious form of racism which should never have existed, but …
Read More »Surviving R. Kelly (Do Black Girls Matter?)
In early January a documentary called Surviving R. Kelly aired, where shocking allegations of sexual abuse were made against the Rhythm and Blues singer. These allegations added to several past criminal prosecutions against the singer, none of which has led to Kelly being charged. Kelly has denied the allegations made in the documentary. This article will outline some of what …
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