“The song sends a powerful message about the Black experience in America, and the slow but continuing march to progress. These ideas being spoken by a mainstream artist definitely reaches a younger crowd and boost civic engagement and allyship.”
This newfound popularity of the genre is tied to the songs’ lyric and sonic compositions. The indie-pop sub-genre appeals to teens as it’s often upbeat; perfect sing-along lyrics that are moody and youthful at the same time.
Growing up, I had never seen anyone who looked like me on television news. I felt like it was something I could not pursue because I didn’t have the “look” for it. But, in reality, news reporting doesn’t need to have a “look”— it needs to have integrity, honesty, and diversity, regardless of hairstyle.
While I love the view of the Commons my dorm room offers, sometimes a cup of coffee and a new environment are necessary to inspire creativity.
Why is it that when someone learns English secondarily it is viewed as compulsory because their first language is “less than,” while English speakers who learn multiple languages are viewed as impressive?