Did you know that guns are being printed from a 3D printer? Now imagine this: your teenage son got his hands on an untraceable printed gun and is now using it to cause trouble in neighborhoods. Teens are acquiring 3D-printed guns, and it’s causing havoc in local neighborhoods. An article from EverytownResearch.org gives a case […]
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Imagine spending 10, 20, or even 30 years in a cage for a crime you did not commit, or worse, a direct, targeted lie. You missed your children growing up, your parents passing away, and your life passing you by. This is not a horror movie; this is the reality for thousands of innocent Black […]
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As of recent years, 27.1 million Americans do not have healthcare insurance. Not having healthcare coverage can be risky, especially for low-income communities around the nation. For example, during COVID-19, many families were in need of healthcare; however, it wasn’t accessible, leading to serious illness and death. There are many ways the government can take […]
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Close your eyes. Imagine this. You just had the most amazing day of your life, work was a breeze, paycheck in hand, and suddenly, you come home, and a bill is at your doorstep. Upon seeing the energy bill, you’re shocked…baffled even that the amount of said bill transcends the amount of your paycheck! As […]
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Should real love hurt? Domestic violence can affect a child’s mental health, even if they “only” witness their parent getting assaulted by their other parent. A traumatic experience like this can lead to child suicide or suicidal thoughts. According to the Office on Women’s Health, “Children who witness domestic violence or are victims of abuse […]
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How many students do you know who struggle with mental health? Probably not a lot, right? Well, worldwide and mostly in America, student scholars struggle with mental health in the place where they are supposed to be focused on getting an education, not thinking of how to stop the negative thoughts. Schools should have more […]
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Home is supposed to be somewhere you feel happy and loved. But have you ever felt dread or fear in a place you are supposed to feel safe? Domestic violence is not spoken about enough, and too many people lose their lives to this problem each year. So, Congress should put more money into prevention […]
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Have you ever experienced abuse or know someone who has witnessed abuse? Different kinds of abuse can vary from emotional to physical, such as toxic friendships. Imagine seeing your favorite cousin or your mom suffer from these kinds of abuse. You wouldn’t take it so lightly now, would you? As a person who has experienced […]
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Imagine your favorite college team is in the National Championship. They lost 34-23, and running back Jeremiyah Love had an atrocious four carries for 3 yards and two catches for 5 yards. Jeremiyah might not care because he made $1.6m in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), so he probably doesn’t care, so he can just […]
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Did you know that many people go outside without shoes on? When you go out without shoes, you are putting yourself at risk of contracting bad bacteria. I was eight when I found out that a family friend had passed from illness. He died from bacteria getting into his foot because he was walking outside […]
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POW, POW, POW! You hear a gunshot from a distance but don’t react. You just keep on walking, already used to the sound of gunshots at a young age. Imagine your community the highest death rate of gun violence for almost two decades. Many children in Black communities are victims of gun violence. The legislative […]
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Did you know that two out of every ten children start kindergarten already reading two or three grade levels behind? Across the United States, millions of kids struggle to read and write at their grade level. Reading is one of the most important skills for success in school and life, and, yet, many students never […]
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