25 years after Matthew Shepard’s death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk Introduction 25 years after the brutal murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay 21-year-old University of Wyoming student, LGBTQ+ activists are sounding the alarm on the erosion of equal-rights progress. Shepard’s death, which was widely recognized as a hate crime, served as […]
Rolling Stone Publisher Jann Wenner’s Controversial Comments Shed Light on Music Industry’s Bias Introduction The recent controversial comments made by Rolling Stone magazine founder Jann Wenner have once again cast a spotlight on the underlying sexism and racism that permeate the music industry. Wenner, in his forthcoming book “The Masters”, stated that Black musicians and […]
Emancipation Day: Celebrating Progress and Reflecting on the Path towards Social Justice in Canada Introduction Emancipation Day, observed on August 1st, is a significant moment for Canada to reflect upon its historical journey towards social justice and highlight the challenges that still persist. This year, Premier Dennis King announced that Prince Edward Island would officially […]
Kamala Harris and the Politics of Jesse Jackson The Power of Unity in American Politics Vice President Kamala Harris recently visited Chicago’s South Side to commemorate the retirement of Reverend Jesse Jackson, praising his career of working towards the unification of Americans. The event provided an opportunity for Harris to deliver a politically strategic message, […]