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29 Bravura Couture:
The Roaring 20’s

36 Editorials

Maya Angelou: Ferguson Riots:

Bravura is a newfound mag-
azine curated by the people 4 A Memoir
42 Black Panther
Party?
for the people. With the flip of The Help:
each page, you will find your-
self delving deeper into the
world of history, power, and
6 A Review
44 Jackie Robinson

Remember The
8 45
glory. While our writers primar-
Titans: A Review Horoscopes
ily focus on The Roaring 20’s,
Black History, and Women’s
History, we also feature Bravu- Inheritors of The
ra Couture and Bravura Soul,
our own fashion and cooking
12 Harlem Soul 47 Special Thanks

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Bravura Soul:
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Celebrate Excellence.
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20 A Feminist Icon

Integration Not
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23 Segregation
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26 Of Fashion

28 How To: Flapper

Hairstyle
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 Q: What do people usually see Q: You were a single mother at
you as?
A: “ A poet, memoirist, educator,
dramatist, producer, actress, histori- A: “I worked as a waitress and a
an, filmmaker, and civil rights activ- cook.”
ist.”
Maya
AN INTERVIEW WITH
Q: Describe the family mem-
bers you were close to growing
up.
Angelou:
A: “I had an uncle who was crip-
pled; his name was Willie. He had
A MEMOIR
a gentle, but firm spirit which in-
stilled compassion. My broth-
er, Bailey, had large confidence al-
though he was small and he would
give a sense of safety. He was the
closest my family ever came to cre-
ating a genius. My paternal grand-
mother, Annie Henderson, would
teach me Christian principals such
as love and respect while show-
ing examples of independence and
courage. She encouraged me to be-
lieve in God, honest work and fam-
ily.”
4 Huffingtonpost, 2013
a young age. How did you sup-
port your son?
Q: One of your famous books
is “I Know Why the Caged Bird
Sings”. Please tell us what in-
spired you to write it.
A: “My friend and fellow writer,
James Baldwin urged me to write a
memoir about my life experiences.
It managed to be the first nonfic-
tion best-seller which is a first for
an African—American woman.”
Q: I am aware that Martin Lu-
ther King Jr. was a close friend
of you. How did you react to his
assassination?”
A: “He was assassinated on April 4
which was my birthday. I was dev-
astated so I couldn’t celebrate my
birthday for years. I would send
flowers to his wife, Coretta King,
until her death on 2006.”
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 a movie review by SOURCE: ROGER-
celine amparo & nica mojas EBERT, 2012

E ver wondered who did all the

dirty work for the white people way
back then? Who fixed, cleaned, and
a job
“Myrna”
from
as a

white
writer
where
people
under
she
the
answers
that deals
name of
letters
with
she strived to finish the book and in-
spire more African American women
to share their stories is just wow.
When Minny received the mon-
ma. I think that when everyone started
turning against Hilly when the book
got published is an example of kar-
ma. She did do a lot of judging and
mostly anything. ey from Skeeter and she ran to go see belittling with her friends so she de-
washed the inside and outside of their
She then comes up with the idea of Aibileen and then they both started served what she got. Others will prob-
houses? Was it all just black people
publishing and writing something dif- jumping up and down is the part that I ably learn that segregation is up to no
who did most of the work for equality?
ferent, something that will capture the liked the most. They were both so hap- good. No matter what happens, it is
Did several white people help to bring
people’s attention. py that their book is selling and that like the whites and blacks’ destinies
justice to those African Americans
Starring Emma Stone as Skeeter Phel- they get part of the money from the are tied together.
who suffered from injustice? In the
an, Viola Davis as Aibileen Clark, sales. I also liked the part at the end Majority of the people that I think
movie, “The Help”, it will show how
Bryce Dallas Howard as Hilly Hol- when Johnny, Celia’s husband, finds would like “The Help” are the teens,
these two races worked to gain the jus-
brook, Octavia Spencer as Minny Jack- Minny walking to Celia’s house and and people who are interested in learn-
tice and racial equality that the black
son, and Jessica Chastain as Celia Minny gets freaked out and scared that ing about what it took to gain the ra-
people truly deserve.
Foote? This movie is star studded! All she almost attacked Johnny. Celia told cial equality and justice. I personally
This movie is about a journalist
actresses did an amazing job portray- Minny that she does not want Johnny recommend this to everyone, especial-
named, Skeeter, who wants to write
ing their roles. Having Viola Davis, a to find out that there’s someone else ly the older generations. The MPAA
about domestic helpers who are sick
strong African-American woman fig- in the house, that’s why Minny got rating of this movie is PG-13. “The
and tired of the way they are treated
ure, who won more than five awards scared. “The Help” is the most inspi- Help” is overall a very interesting and
by their employers. The story occurred
for her acting is already too good! The rational movie that I have ever seen good movie that should be enjoyed by
during the 1960s in a town called Jack-
way she delivered the message from and there is no part to hate. everyone.
son. In this town lived Skeeter Phelan,
the book to the movie and to the view- One lesson that I learned from this Celine and Nica are 17 year old stu-
Aibileen Clark, Hilly Holbrook, Minny
ers was splendid. Emma Stone did movie is that no one should belit- dents who attend OHS. They are also
Jackson, and Celia Foote. The movie
an outstanding job being the one that tle anyone. Another thing is that what athletes who aspire to be in the medi-
starts off when Skeeter applies for
gives balance to the story. The way comes around goes around, like kar- cal field.
6 7
 ginia. Coach Boone is named head coach it proved to be the remedy to amend the
of the newly integrate T.C. Williams Ti- team of their faults. It made the team more

REMEMBER tans football team over the soon to be Hall than a team it made them brothers. The

THE
of Famer Coach Yoast. The two coach-
es come together to coach the Titans and
train the team in their football camp where
the Titans learn how to become a family.
When they return home after camp, they
parts where racism was being portrayed
was pretty scary because that’s what ac-
tually happened in that time period. The
team had to put aside their differences
and play as one.

TITANS
face the harshness of the real world and
their bond begins to break. Gerry and Ju-
lius’s leadership skills are put to the test
as they try to keep the team together.
a movie review The actors in the movie overall did an
by logan mance and john mesias
excellent job. The main characters of the
film consist of Denzel Washington (Coach
Boone), Will Patton (Coach Yoast), Wood
The film had many lessons to learn from,
but the biggest lesson of all was to not
judge one’s appearance by their skin color
because there is so much more to a per-
son thn taheir appearance.
Many people will enjoy this film, especial-
ly sports fanatics and drama geeks. It is a

I
f you enjoy sports and have
a soft spot for acts of love, then you
will truly appreciate this film. “Re-
member the Titans” shows the true
meaning of brotherhood as a high
school football team comes togeth-
er to overcome racism and win
something more than a game. Find-
ing the right people to play certain
roles was essential to the success
of the motion picture. With Den-
zel Washington playing as “Coach
Boone” and Will Patton as “Coach
SOURCE: GALLERYHIP, 2015
Harris (Julius Campbell), and Ryan Hurst
(Gerry Bertier). Denzel Washington’s role
was played with heart and passion. He
PG film, but people of all all ages will like
it. It is overall a great film with good mor-
als. “Remember the Titans” will bring peo-
kept the audience interested in his dra- ple of all races together.
matic scenes with his football team. Will
Patton had a mediocre performance in this
film. He did not have a big influence on the
film. Wood Harris and Ryan Hurst showed
Logan and John have been togeth-
that there is no color barrier in friendship.
er since they were eight years old and
Their performance was excellent.
become Godbrothers at the age of
16. They both play basketball, soccer,
The film is really inspiring. The leadership
and football. The pair also like watch-
and brotherhood displayed is very touch-
ing and reviewing movies. In the future,
ing. Since this film was about overcoming
the boys plan on moving to San Diego

Yoast”, you could expect strong in-
fluences to be portrayed through-
out the film. With this star cast and
extraordinary set of directors you
will not be disappointed.
“Remember The Titans” takes
place in 1971 in Alexandria, Vir-
racism, there was strong tension between
to pursue their dreams of playing sports
the characters. But as the movie pro-
and finishing college. As for now , they
gressed the team learned to play as one
are just trying to survive high school.
and to accept each other. The part where
“Coach Boone” makes the players spend
time with a player of a different race for a
couple of hours was pretty skeptical but
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directions
VEGETABLE OIL
1) Combine all the batter ingredients together. Wisk all
Whole Kosher Dill the ingredients together until it is smooth.
Pickles
2) Preheat your vegetable oil to 350-370 degrees.
Panko breadcrumbs
3) Slice the whole kosher dill pickles into quarters and
BATTER dab the excess pickle brine with a paper towel.
cup of flour 4) Place as much needed panko breadcrumbs on a
cup of milk plate and set it aside for now.
tsp of baking powder 5) Dip each pickle slice into the batter and let the ex-
egg cess drip.
Then, place them carefully in the
teaspoon paprika panko breadcrumbs. Careful-
tsp of black pepper ly toss the pickles around un-
til it is fully covered with panko
Craving for something breadcrumbs.
CRUNCHY, SOUR, and DIPPING SAUCE 6) Carefully drop the bread-
DEEP FRIED? Well, these
down-to-earth, southern
¼ cup of mayonnaise ed pickles into the pre-
heated oil, and let them fry
comfort fried pickles are the ¼ cup of ranch dressing for about 7-9 minutes un-
munchies you need at 12 in

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til the outsides are golden
the morning. And what’s best brown.
about these crispy, deep fried
7) Combine the ranch
pickles is that you can make dipping sauce in-

pickles
them ahead of time. So gredients
whenever you are craving, or togeth-
just want a little snack, these er (ranch
deep fried pickles with ranch and may-
onnaise)
dip are ones that will defi-
and
nitely fill you up and satisfy serve.
you.

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 directions materials
1) Place your chicken thighs and legs Chicken thighs or legs
into a bowl filled with buttermilk. Put it Buttermilk
in the fridge for about 20-30 minutes or Flour
keep it in overnight Baking powder
Paprika
2) Place two separate plates on the ta- Cumin
ble. One plate is filled with all the spic- Salt
es/seasonings and the other to place
the coated chicken in
Pepper
Vegetable oil
3) Place a frying pan onto
the stove on medium to
high heat with the vege-
table oil
Southern Style Fried
4) Keep chicken in fryer Chicken is very tradition-
and flip several times for al to the African American Cul-
about 5-7 minutes ture. It is also a special dish to
Americans in general who live
5) Enjoy! in the South. It is widely known
as “Soul Food”. I have selected
this particular recipe because

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it the one of the most famous
watch on bravura web! and widely selected. There are
various recipes for this dish but
this specific one was the most
significant and that was most

CHICK EN traditional, which also had

the perfect results. The key to
make the chicken crispy and
delicious was the use of the
buttermilk.

taste test w/ angelica

& keanno
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The next dish we prepared
is a “peach” of heaven . peaches
This peach cobbler is one of 2 tsp baking powder
the most popular soul foods cup of flour

PEACH
in the south. 1/2 cup of melted butter
With a taste of that but- pinch of salt
tery, soft crust and sweet, cup of sugar
juicy peaches, you might cup of milk
COBBLER
catch yourself eating every- taste test w/ leanne
& sheila vanilla ice cream
thing. This is also an easy
southern dish to make and
hopefully you will consider
this peach cobbler into your
directions
recipe collection.
1) Pre heat oven to 350

2) Pour melted better in 9x9 pan

3) In a large bowl, mix, flour, sug-

ar, milk, baking powder and salt. Mix!
Mix! Mix!

4) Pour batter over the melt-

ed butter. Also, pour can of
peaches (with the juice). DO
NOT MIX!

5) Bake for 30-35 min-

utes.

6) Cool the cobbler for

20 minutes and top it
with vanilla ice cream or
whip cream. Enjoy!

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 EMMA WATSON:
A FEMINIST ICON
BY ANGELICA BAISA AND JAICIA VITA
F
feminism is: “the advocacy of wom-
en’s rights on the grounds of political,
EMINISM. social, and economic equality to men”
What do you think This word not only stands for women
of when you hear but also men. Its benefits both genders
someone utter and spreads awareness of equality in
that word? Do both male and female. This article will
you think wom- be about the history of gender inequali-
en? Do you think ty and how it still affects today.
of females who During the time of African Ameri-
are against the can Slavery, white women were treated
male race? SLIGHTLY better than slaves were. Their
The actual husbands would not allow them to have
defini- a career nor have an education that
tion was higher than theirs. The treatment of
of women back then and now are different
but not in a good way, but it may have
even worsen. A courageous young lady,
who inspired me to write this article not
only stands for women but men as well,
her name is Emma Watson. She was
appointed UN Women Goodwill Ambas-
sador in July 2014 and is and advo-
cate for UN Women’s HeForShe Cam-
paign in promoting gender equality. I
have learned that not only do women
suffer from gender inequality, but also
do men. On one of Watson’s speeches,
she discusses about how men commit
suicide because they are ashamed that
they may not meet the standards that
people put out for them. These men feel
the need to kill themselves because
SOURCE: DEVIANTART, 2015
the women in their lives are more success-
ful than they are and in their minds, that
is not right. Because apparently, in soci-
ety today, if your wife has a successful ca-
reer, and the husband has a low salary job,
than he should be ashamed and in societ-
ies’ eyes, he has failed in life. Imagine how
much mean had to go through back in the
days. Just think to yourself, for centuries,
maybe even millenniums, women had to go
through being looked down upon, to getting
treated so differently from men, but did we
ever think of how much pressure that was
put upon men?
This article is not only about women
rights but also about what men have to go
through every sigle day. At this very mo-
ment, a little girl, who is maybe eleven or
thirteen is being sold as a toy to a man
who will probably rape her or kill her just
to feel pleasure or satisfaction. At this sec-
ond, there is a girl in India who is more
than capable of being the next Jane Aus-
ten, but the world will never know because
she is not given the right to have an edu-
cation, because it against the law. There
is a boy who is being buried right this very
moment: cause of death, suicide, because
his parents wanted him to be a lawyer but
was too ashamed to tell them, he dropped
out of college. There are men who feel they
have to fulfill their role as a man by beating
women. There are
many men wom-
en and children
who go through
these unfortunate
situations. Gender
inequality is still an
issue today. I be-
lieve men and women
should receive the same
rights and opportunities and
should not be discriminated against based
on their gender. Women are not given the
same opportunities in employment as men.
Gender equality will promote equal rights
for both men and women not only in em-
ployment but also education, violence, cus-
tody rights, citizenship, etc.
It not only gives them more opportuni-
ties but also strengthens their economic in-
dependence and that is important.
Angelica and Jaicia are currently at-
tending Okkodo High School. Angeli-
ca strives to be a mathematician, while
Jaicia dreams of becoming a profession-
al rugby player.
Sources:
“UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson.” Headquarters.
Web. 19 Mar. 2015. <www.unwomen.org/en/partnerships/goodwill
ambassadors/emma-watson>.
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 SOURCE:Robin Talley, 2015

Integration, not segregation:

THE COURAGEOUS LITTLE ROCK NINE
BY JOHANNA SADORRA

Inequality , a term that ber of 1957. Daisy and other members of the
National Association for the Advancement of
weighed heavily on people’s shoulders as ear-
Colored People (NAACP) gathered nine willing
ly as the 1800’s. Unfortunately, it may still be a
African-American students (Minnijean Brown
heavy burden today. However, despite the ev-
(1941-), Elizabeth Eckford (1941-), Ernest Green
ident inequality that factors in America’s soci-
(1941-), Thelma Mothershed (1940-), Melba Pa-
ety, countless of American citizens were able to
tillo (1941-), Gloria Ray (1942-), Terrence Roberts
break the cycle of inequality and the results that
(1941-), Jefferson Thomas (1942-2010) and Car-
came with it. One of the results that came from
inequality was segregation. During the 1890s, lotta Walls (1942-)) to participate in her step to
a series of laws known as the “Jim Crow Laws” achieve true equality. The plan was to register
were enacted in order to segregate the Cauca- the nine students (who were given the title the
sians and the African-Americans in South Amer- “Little Rock Nine) into Central High School, mak-
ica. It mandated the segregation of schools, li- ing them the first African-American students to
braries, parks, drinking fountains, buses, trains, attend the school. However, two days before the
and restaurants. African-American students were to attend Cen-
Although the set of laws preached “sep- tral High, Governor Orval Faubus announced
arate but equal”, the African-American race that he will call the Arkansas National Guard to
were belittled and the race of Caucasians were prevent the African-American students attend-
deemed superior. Thankfully, justice is sought ing the school. He claims that it would be for ev-
for and redeemed during America’s century of eryone’s protection; he claimed that violence
segregation. would erupt if they were to attend the school.
One particular event that occurred in On September 4, 1957, the nine students
the South m arked a paving path for integrat- arrived at Central High School where an angry
ed schools in South America. Daisy Bates, a civ- crowd full of adults and students awaited them.
il rights activist, writer, publisher, and journalist The first to arrive was Elizabeth Eckford. As she
decided to make an attempt to end segregated walked to the doors of the school, shouts of
schools in Little Rock, Arkansas during Septem hostility and hatred were thrown at her. Howev-
22
 er, she did not falter or run away; she stoi-
cally kept going.
Since the Arkansas National Coast-
guard was ordered to block the students
from entering the school, the nine stu-
dents did not have their first full day of
class until September 25. The Arkansas Na-
tional Coastguard was removed on Sep-
tember 20 by the request of President
Dwight D. Eisenhower to Governor Or-
val Faubus. The Little Rock Police Depart-
ment was ordered to maintain order; they
escorted the nine students into the high
school through an angry mob that consist-
ed of more than 1,000 protestors on Sep-
tember 23. However, in fear of the protests
escalating to a riot, the police department
removed the nine students from school.
President Eisenhower sent 1,200 members
of the Army’s 101st Airborne Division from
Fort Campbell, Kentucky to Little Rock
on September 24. The following day, the
members of the army escorted the nine
students into Central High.
The Little Rock Nine received constant
harassments and even violence from their
classmates and peers throughout the year.
For instance, Patillo was beaten and had
acid thrown at her face, Ray was pushed
down a flight of stairs, and the Little Rock
Nine were excluded from extracurricular
activities. In February 1958, Brown was ex-
pelled for fighting back against the harass-
ments. Sadly, the Little Rock Nine’s fami-
lies were affected also. Ray’s mother was
fired from her job for refusing to remove
her child out from school. Throughout the
year, the National Guard and 101st Army
Airborne stayed at Central High School.
Despite the difficulties the Little Rock
Nine faced, Green became the first Afri-
24
can-American to graduate from Cen-
tral High on May 25 1958.
On September 1958, Governor Fau-
bus and the public voted to close
down Little Rock’s high schools for
an entire year to prevent integrat-
ed schools. The remaining Little Rock
Nine attended and graduated dif-
ferent high schools across the coun-
try. In August 1959, Little Rock’s high
schools opened.
The Little Rock Nine were brave,
young African-Americans who want-
ed to prove to society that their race
is not inferior. Although they went
through difficult tribulations in or-
der to prove what was right, they
were able to be successful in open-
ing people’s minds to integration.
Through them and many other cou-
rageous souls, people can gradually
change a society where a skin color is
not something to question them by.
Through them, the word “equal” will
resonate through generations.
Johanna Sadorra resides in Guam as a stu-
dent in Okkodo High School. Since her life is
composed of limitations, she is an enthusiast
of many forms of art.
Sources:
-Daisy Bates.” Bio. A&E Television Networks, 2015.
Web. 04 Mar. 2015.
-Integration of Central High School.” History.com. A&E
Television Networks, n.d. Web. 24 Feb. 2015.
-Little Rock Nine: Photos of a Civil Rights Tri
umph in Arkansas, 1957 | LIFE |TIME.com.” LIFE.
N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Mar. 2015.
-Jim Crow Laws.” PBS. PBS, n.d. Web. 28 Feb. 2015.
 The Flapper Look illustrated by Shaira Liwanag

Step 1: Start with dry, clean hair. Part hair into bottom and upper
half(ear to ear). Clip the top half up.

Step 2: Create two braids in the bottom layer and pin it

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same size(about the same size as the pinkie fin- ger). Clip the
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ing a comb(1 or 2 long upward strokes). Spray with hairspray
and tuck in the extra hair using a bobby pin.

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 B efore 1970, women his-
tory was not a serious subject
of study. The women’s move-
ment of the sixties caused
women to question their in-
visibility in traditional Ameri-
can history texts. “History,” in
Women History had traditional-
ly meant political history. Wom-
en rarely held leadership posi-
tions and until recently had only
a marginal influence on politics,
the new history with it’s em-
phasis on the sociological and
the ordinary, was an ideal vehi-
cle for presenting women’s his-
tory. The week including March
8, International Women’s Day,
was selected. Congress, how-
ever, expanded the celebration
to a month and March was de-
clared Women’s History Month.
From the group of students
we interviewed, many of them
had very little knowledge of
Women’s History. When asked
what they wanted to learn, most
said that they wanted to learn as
much as they can. They want-
ed to know who and how they
fought for the rights and equal-
ity we have now. Many knew
about the struggle women went
through but very little knew the
achievements specifically. Using
the information they know now,
they can reckon that women
struggled and are still struggling
for equality today.
36
Dear Banana,
ed to do more for my society. I want
to help my island but don’t know
how to start.
“What do you think
of Women’s Equality?”
“I think they should just
work harder than the
guys do, to show that
we do deserve it and
show we can do better”
-CASSANDRA 10TH
“Just like men. Has to
be treated equally.”
-DERRICK 10TH
“I’m all for it. Girls can
do some things guys
can’t do and that says
something. Just like
Beyonce said, Who run
the world? Girls.”
-KEANA 12TH
I am a 16 year old girl and I want-
From,
Sandra Carter
Dear Sandra Carter, same as volunteering.
Wanting to Using resources to
help your help could be donat-
island ing money to fund a
is a rhino beetle catching
good organization.
inten- Now, helping the is-
tion, land doesn’t always
and I have to be as a whole.
would You can start now by
be more taking a look at the
than glad to share a people around you.
few of my thoughts on Doing good deeds
how to execute that such as helping a
intention. One way to teacher grade papers
start helping out is to or cheering someone
first figure out what up when they’re feel-
it is that the island ing down are other
needs. For example, ways to help your is-
the island needs help land. Whether big or
controlling the rhino small, keep in mind
beetle infestation and that when you are
want volunteers. Next helping your island,
step would be figuring you stay selfless and
out whether you can humble. You are do-
meet to that need by ing this to help, not for
means of talent, time, recognition. Helping
or resource. Helping the island is helping
by means of talent others. Keep it simple
could be being able to and genuine.
locate and catch the Sincerely,
beetles. Giving your Banana
time could be the
37
 T he Roaring Twenties (1920-1929) is
an era when America had gone through
great change in their social and politi-
cal lives. The national economic growth
became more than twice as much than
Dear Banana, before. Many Americans started living
more in the cities and less in the urban
What are your thoughts on people
meeting others in person vs. online? areas. It was also a time where there are
many celebrations as well as conflicts. A
From, “What would lot of events happen during this age that
Minerva H.
you do in the 1920’s?” improves the way of America like the in-
vention of radios, refrigerators, and au-
Dear Minerva, tomobile. Other than the production
sites. Although there of technology, there was also the cre-
Before are advantages to
starting, speaking online,
ation of music and poetry/literature also
I would such as no nervous-
“I would probably go to the like known as the Jazz Age and the Harlem
the speakeasies stuff because
like to ness and having Renaissance (1920’s-1930’s).Although
make since they banned alcohol and
clear time to think out re- stuff then I would have a car and they had some good moments they also
that my sponses, nothing I would probably be racist too be- have their dark moments like the prohi-
thoughts beats the real life ex-
are my own, and perience. In person
cause- Oh ,wait! I can’t be rac- bition which was an act to prohibit the
they should not be you are able to hear ist because I’m not white, never selling of alcohol to the public. Even
taken as fact. They their voice, look into mind. I would dress cute because though it is illegal to sell alcoholic bev-
are just my opinions. their eyes, shake they dress cute before. ”
I feel that it is better their hand, and ad- erages there were still underground bars
to meet a person in mire them. In every that does some illegal trades. The main
person than online, way, meeting a per-
because meeting in son face to face is
-GENESIS 11TH goal of the prohibition was to control the
person allows you way better than be- population of rowdy people in the na-
that personal experi- ing stuck in a room, tion’s cities.
ence to gather a first staring at a screen “If I was in that era I would live it
impression. You can with only the rigid
like no other because of the new
tell in a second if a keys beneath your
inventions and the new things Most of the people that I interviewed
person is sincere or fingers. We all crave
has bad intent, ver- human contact and that haven’t been discovered yet. had a little knowledge on the Roaring
sus online where you connection, and I would live it to the fullest. ” 20’s. A lot of them said that they wish they
can’t even really be what better way to could live in that time period to experi-
a hundred percent fulfill that need than
sure of the person’s to socialize, face to -GABE 10TH
ence the variety of things such as food,
gender. face? style, music, etc. Most of the people who
There are reasons
why they have rules Sincerely,
said “no” have not been taught about the
and privacy restric Banana 20’s but are looking forward to it. Overall
“I would be into dancing and
tions on public I think that history is important and even
singing. I would be into art and I
would see myself making music though more people said “yes” than “no”,
or art.” we should still learn about it because his-
tory tends to repeat itself and each time it
does we will be more knowledgeable be-
-JACHELE 11TH cause since we know the outcomes of the
past, we could contemplate about a bet-
ter idea for the future.
39
W hat is Black History Month? Well Black
History Month is an annual celebration of the
many achievements that were made by African
Americans in our American history like Mar-
tin Luther King Jr., CJ Walker, and Langston Dear Banana,
Hughes. It started as “Negro History Week” I wonder why white people are
which was created in 1926 by Carter G. Wood- better than African Americans?
What made the whites hate the
son. He and Jesse E. Moorland founded the blacks?
Association for the Study of Negro Life and From,
History (ASNLH) which they record, study, and Allan Palaius
promote the achievements made by the Afri- “What does Black History
can Americans. Today it is known as the Asso-
ciation for the Study of African American Life mean to you?” Dear Allen,
To clear they had a hard time
and History (ASALH). Since 1976, every presi- things accepting that they
dent of the United States assigned the month up, were different and

February for Black History Month which is “To recognize certain their closed minded-
ness caused them to
where Abraham Lincoln’s and Frederick Doug- African Americans that harden their hearts.
This is by no means
lass’s birthday is at. It soon began to spread to changed our genera- whites
acceptable, since so-
other countries like Canada and the UK where tion.” are not
ciety teaches to be
better open and accept-
they also dedicate a month to Black History. than African Ameri- ing. But the fact that
cans. No race is bet- a majority of whites
-PAUL 11TH ter than another. We during that time
We interviewed a variety of people about the are all equal. What chose not to accept
sets us apart as in- the new people that
question “Is Black History Month important?” dividuals is our char-entered “their” terri-
and received several results. Most students acter and what we tory may have caused
choose to do. And friction between the
agreed that Black History Month is important. “It is just a reminder of before I begin to two races. That and
Their reason for saying yes is that Black Histo- what happened to the share my opinion, I other numerable fac-
would like to point tors, such as cus-
ry Month plays a big part of our history. Afri- African American Pop- out that I would, in no
toms and traditions.
way, be able to real- Hate is a strong word
can Americans did many great achievements ulation” ly know what the rea- and although I usual-
and this month recognizes their impact in our son was for the ani- ly don’t find it justifi-
mosity between the able, in the minds of
lives. Other people said that without Black His- -LAKHEA 11TH whites and colored. I the people back then,
tory Month, we would not understand their pain can only make edu- they must have felt
cated guesses based justified by their feel-
they went through to achieve their dreams and on my own reason- ings which caused
goals. Although most people agreed to it , there ing.Sometimes when them to act the way

are several students that have different opinions “Black History is more of a something new ap-
pears, we tend to ei-
they did. I hope this
answers your ques-
for the question. They mention that it is not real- self-motivation. It may not ther reject or accept tions.
it. My idea is that
ly important to have this type of month because be to others but knowing since the colored Sincerely,
it happened long time ago and that our world is all the hardships they over- were different and Banana
new to the whites,
now diverse. Others also said that they already came, shows how much
received enough appreciation for their duty in blood and sweat they had
our past. Then there are people who said they shed to end their miseries”
both agree and disagree with the topic. The stu-
dents commented that they understood how Af-
-XELA 10TH
ricans Americans did so much for their people
in the past but it doesn’t really matter a lot right
now in the present. 41
 ferguson riots
THE STRENGTH OF THE
PANTHER POWER?
By Alisa Ashley Garcia
A
chaotic protest and riot
white police officer Darren Wilson, 28, on
the night of August 9, 2014. Wilson and
emerges in the town of Ferguson, Missou-
Brown engaged in a struggle while Wilson
ri after the shooting and death of teenag-
was getting out of the police vehicle be-
er Michael Brown by Ferguson Police De-
fore he fired the fatal shots at Brown who
partment officer Darren Wilson. The protest
was claimed to be unarmed that night.
and riots strike to gain justice for an attack
The community grew rage for the uncon-
against the African American community in
stitutional attack and sparked violent pro-
an act of discrimination and police brutality.
tests and riots on the streets in Ferguson.
Michael Brown, 18, was shot by
A first wave of the protest and riots lasted
through August 9 – August 25 (two weeks
SOURCE: TBO, 2014
and two days).
Police brutality and discrimination is no
stranger to American culture. Such cas-
es of police brutality and discrimination
are common in the nation but are hidden
away from the general public.
The shocking televised authorized attack
by Commissioner Eugene “Bull” Connor in
1963 when the police department of Bir-
mingham, Alabama retaliated against Afri-
can Americans fighting for their own equal
rights using high-powered hoses and
snarling dogs mortified the nation of the
kind of cruelty imposed on African Amer-
icans. Including the countless attacks of
the infamous social group known as the
Ku Klux Klan (KKK) who organized them-
selves, back in 1866, simply to abolish
and torment the African American com-
munity have inspired an organization
known as the Black Panther Party to re-
spond in action against the violence for-
ever following members of the black com-
munity.
The Black Panther Party was a
neighborhood watch type of organization
consisting mainly of African Americans
whose purpose was to protect residents
from police brutality. The Black Panther
Party was founded in 1966, by Huey
Newton and Bobby Seale in Oakland,
California.
Eventually over time the Black Panther
Party became violent themselves and
fought fire with fire with white authorities
and the government. The Black Panther
Party became an extreme risk to the na-
tion that the organization became one of
the FBI’s Most Wanted.
A second wave of riots and protests
struck again from November 24—De-
cember 2 (a week and one day) after the
trial when officer Darren Wilson was not
indicted for the murder of Michael Brown.
A jury of nine white jurors and three black
jurors declared Wilson not guilty for the
murder of Michael Brown. Wilson is cur-
rently on a paid leave from the Ferguson
Police Department and is kept away from
the public eye.
In the aftermath Ferguson Riots, a total
of 205 civilians were arrested after the in-
cidents of the Ferguson Riots and seven
civilians and four police officers were in-
jured.
But was the Black Panther Party some-
how involved or in charge of the Ferguson
Riots? Do they still even exist today in this
century?
As hard as the African American gen-
eration before them fought for equality in
America during the civil rights movement,
discrimination is still a constant in this
generation. Will they ever gain pure equal-
ity and will Americans forever live in a na-
tion of the battling races?
Alisa Garcia is a 17-year old junior at-
tending OHS. She enjoys paddling, mu-
sic, movies, and spending time with fami-
ly, friends, and strangers.
Sources:
BBC News—”Ferguson riots: Ruling sparks night of violence”
2014 Ferguson unrest-wikipedia.com
Black Panther Party| Americanorginization |EncyclopediaBritannica
Ku Klux Klan-Facts & Summary-HISTORY.com
Black Panther Party—The Marxists Internet Archive
Birmingham erupted into chaos in 1963… nydailynews.com
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 BOUTA’ SWING THIS ARTICLE capricorn
Martin Luther King Jr. Born on
leo
Amelia Earhart; born July 24,
TO A HOME RUN! January 15, 1929, in Atlanta,
Georgia. Civil rights activist, gemini 1897. She was a pilot and the
first female pilot to fly across
Q: Who is Jackie Robinson? white team, you are bound to being called- Pastor. the Atlantic Ocean.
Anne Frank; Born June 12, “Seek for assistance when need-
A: Jackie Robinson was the first black player in major out, teased, and harassed. How do you deal “The way you seek something 1929. She was a teen writer ed. There are people who would
baseball leagues, signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers. with all of that? can either lead to successor de- that went into hiding during be more than glad to help a friend
struction. The results you get are the Holocaust. Her diary was
Q: What are some awards/titles you earned? A: Rickey tested Robinson’s reactions to racial slurs, and based on you the effort you put with their troubles.”
published.
A: He was named Rookie of the year, National League made him promise not to fight. in.”
“Peers might be pressuring to do
MVP, and a World Series champ.
something you aren’t comfortable virgo
Q: Who inspired you?
Q: Another team and their manager kind of
harassed you and your team. Their manager,
aquarius with, but stand your ground and
let them know your feelings.” Lydon B. Johnson; born Au-
A: Robinson’s older brother, Matthew Robinson, inspired how rude! Which team was that again? gust 27, 1908; 38th president;
Oprah Winfrey; Film actress,
Jackie to pursue his talent and love for athletes. A: Harassment continued, Ben Chapman (of the Philadel- talk show host, TV producer; signed the Civil Rights Act into
phia Phillies) and his team shouted derogatory terms to born January 29, 1954; billion- law.
Q: I heard you were kicked out of school. Robinson and his team.

horo
aire. “You are a born leader. Follow
What school was that, and due to what rea- your instincts and accomplish
son? “You are in for a big success. Just
Q: Many players refused to play against you, your goals”
continue doing what you love.”
A: Before all the success, Jackie attended the University and some with you; your own teammates. Did
of California, Los Angeles, where he became the univer- Leo do anything about this?
pisces libra

scop
sity’s first student to win varsity letters in four sports. In A: Many players threatened to not play, even his team-
1941, despite his athletic success, Robinson was forced mates. Leo Durocher (the manager) informed the team he F. Scott Fitzgerald; born Sep-
to leave UCLA just shy of graduation due to financial hard- would sooner trade them than Robinson. Albert Einstein. Born March,
tember 24, 1896. Author of
ships. 1879. Physicist who developed
‘The Great Gatsby’

es.
Q: Although it seemed that the world was the theory of relativity.
Q: What did you do after that mishap? against you, you had some people on your “Don’t let you morals be swal-
“There will be many obstacles in
A: He then signed up for the military. He served as a sec- side. Who were they? lowed by your reputations. Stay
you path but do not lose hope
ond lieutenant in the U.S. Army. After his discharge, he be- A: Others defended Robinson. League President Ford humble and always look at your
just continue to strive.”
past to thank for where you are
gan to play baseball professionally in an all Negro team. Frick, Baseball Commissioner Happy Chandler, Jewish
today.”
baseball star Hank Greenberg and lastly, Pee Wee Reese.
Q: You played on an all-black team, up un- Pee Wee put his arm around Robinson while being ha-
aries scorpio
til someone asked you play on his rassed. That has become a legendary gesture in baseball
all-white team. Who was history. Sandra Day O’Connor. Born on
March 26, 1930. First woman Leonardo DiCaprio; born on
that? November 11, 1974. starred in
A: Branch Rickey chose Robinson to play Q: What iconic figure were you referred to as appointed to the U.S. Supreme
Court.
cancer films such The Great Gatsby.
in his team to help integrate major league ? “You can make the “impossible” “A change of lifestyle maybe com-
baseball. Jackie joined the all-white Mon- A: Robinson became a hero of the sport. He became the Malala Yousafzai; born July 12,
possible if you try but if you don’t ing your way. Good or bad, just
treal Royals. highest- paid athlete in Dodgers history! 1997. Youngest person to re-
succeed try until its proven possi- keep swimming.”
ble.” ceive the Nobel Peace Prize;
Q: Being the only Q: What are some awards you won with/for
black on an your team?
Women’s Rights Activist and
Children’s Activist.
saggitarius
all- A: Robinson and his team won the National League Pen- taurus “Fight for your beliefs but don’t Tina Turner; born on Novem-
nant several times. In 1955, he helped them achieve the force it on people.” ber 26, 1939. Singer; American
World Series! Malcolm X. Born May 19, 1925.
singer and actress. Victim of
Civil Rights Activist, Minister.
physical abuse.
Advocated for violence.
“Don’t lets anyone make you mad or
“Weather forecast might be all sad. The only person that allows you
grey skies but just keep you head to feel that way is yourself.”
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