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Author: Azaria King

Why Race Still Matters // a reflection on Dr. Cornel West

Posted on April 7, 2018September 17, 2018 by Azaria King

I often contemplate what history books will say about the time we live in now. Neo-Nazis marching freely through the streets, gun control such a controversial topic even as mass shootings become the norm, a global lack of empathy as wars rage with children as the casualties. It’s hard to fathom that events like these…

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Bombs Promoting Peace

Posted on April 21, 2017October 7, 2022 by Azaria King

The idea that bombing a country can promote peace is not a new one–at least not in this country. The United States bombed Hiroshima and Nagasaki in the second World War. They’ve done it in past years. And Donald Trump has done it now to Syria. Allegedly, the bombing was done in response to an…

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The Return of Yale’s Deltas

Posted on April 17, 2017October 1, 2022 by Azaria King

After a long wait, the Deltas have returned to Yale. Amidst community observers, friends, supporters, and other Deltas, the new initiate presentation of the Pi Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., occurred Thursday, March 9th. Nia Berrian, Seyram Dodor, Alero Egbe, Tiffany Oche, Naiya Speight-Leggett, Micah Mingo, Hannah Greene, and chapter president Kaylan…

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I Love You Hazza

Posted on April 14, 2017October 1, 2022 by Azaria King

Dear Harry, Hey. How are you? You’ve had a busy week–past few months, actually. With your new movie and single (and hopefully album pretty soon) I’m sure you haven’t had much time to rest. I just wanted to let you know that I see you and the fruits of your labor are not going to…

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Black Girls Are Missing

Posted on April 7, 2017October 1, 2022 by Azaria King

For the past few weeks, there has been a growing attention to the fact that so many young Black girls have gone missing, especially in the D.C. area. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman said, “In 2014, the Black and Missing Foundation reported that 64,000 Black women and girls were missing nationwide.” According to the FBI, in…

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