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African-American in UpCDC

by Philip Kinyanjui McEachin '12

I bid my Muse a good evening, the first of four evenings. My quest began there. Enlightenment awaited. Read More

A Regular Rant

by Chelsea Mitamura '11

I think adolescent relationships are complicated and strange. There you are, essentially an awkward child doing your best to grow up without being exposed—wandering around desperately attempting to fulfill your own dreams and aspirations, that is, if you’re lucky enough to have any. Read More

Barack Obama: Is This the End of Our Problems?

by Elizabeth Boateng '11

It is a time of great jubilee African-Americans shout out with glee “Finally a President of our color” Indeed, one who could end up on the dollar Read More

The Legalized Lynching of Mandingo

by Amielle Major '11

On the day before his lynching, Mandingo continued to ponder his existence. It wasn’t inspirational or enlightening enough to spark a light bulb really. Read More

Can Language Change Who We Are?

by Patricia Cruz '12

What does it mean, being American? Is it living in America? Being a citizen? Is it speaking the English language? Read More

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