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New Brown Hall has much in store for future students by Malik Glaspie and Tiana Allen
In this artist's rendering, the new Brown Hall will look like this from Corprew Avenue once it's complete. A redesign of the clock entrance pays homage to the history and legacy of the original Brown Hall. Photo from Norfolk State University.
Brown Memorial Hall has been a notable facility throughout its history at Norfolk State. It has been two years since it was partially torn down in 201 4 due to future plans of reconstruction, set to be finished in 201 7. The Spartan Echo had a chance to sit down and talk with the lead architects behind the
construction of Brown and learn more about the building and the new features to come in the near future. Brown will be approximately 1 54,000 square feet and sits three stories tall. It's location sits south of Brown Theater that was a part of the original building. The total cost of the construction of Brown is $61 million.
The construction team had several meetings with faculty, staff, and the newly appointed Provost until a conclusion emerged. Architect Jeremy Maloney said "You learn everyone's style, so you know that when we talk to one person we need to show it this way. Another person is more descriptive, so they want
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Obama’s presidency was full of major accomplishments by Omar Ross
unemployment rates and helped millions of President Barack uninsured people be Obama has served as President of the United able to get insurance and healthcare. After five States for eight years and, as his second term presidents over a comes to a close, he has century failed to create established a legacy of universal health insurance, Obama many major accomplishments during signed the Affordable Care Act (201 0). It will his terms in office that cover 32 million have helped make the uninsured Americans United States a better beginning in 201 4 and place. Since 2008, President mandates a suite of Obama has been making experimental measures to cut health care cost changes and growth, the number one improvements. He has cause of America’s longhelped the job market term fiscal problems. grow, reduced
He ended the war in Iraq and ordered all U.S. military forces out of the country and the last troops left on December 1 8, 2011 . He passed a stimulus and signed a $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in 2009 to spur economic growth amid the greatest recession since the Great Depression. Weeks after that stimulus went into effect, unemployment claims began to subside. Twelve months later, the private sector began
President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 6, 201 6. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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Mass Communications and Journalism faces reaccreditation by Daniel Smallwood
According to the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC), “accreditation in higher education isMpublic accountability and improvement of academic quality.” ACEJMC is the agency responsible for the evaluation of professional journalism and mass communications programs at colleges and universities. Norfolk State University’s Department of Mass Communications and Journalism is up for reaccreditation with ACEJMC next year. A self-study of the department’s adherence to accreditation standards is due on Nov. 9. “There are many challenges of the reaccreditation process,” said Dr. Nikhil Moro,
Chair of the Department of Mass Communications and Journalism. “The challenges make us take a closer look at our assessments, what students are actually learning, and if there is a need to increase faculty members.” Some benefits of reaccreditation are that the accreditation enhances the stature and reputation of a program. “It builds a high program,” Dr. Moro said. “I want NSU to be a visible worldwide program. Another benefit is re-accreditation brings better resources and new elements which are very important.” Norfolk State goes through a reaccreditation process every seven years with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and visits
are made at six-year intervals with ACEJMC. “ACEJMC and SACSCOC are two very different re-accreditation processes,” Dr. Moro said. “SACSCOC is a regional process, where ACEJMC is a national process.” “The re-accreditation process is extremely comprehensive,” Associate Professor Dr. Wanda Brockington said. “It helps us see where we are and understand where we need to grow.”ACEJMC claims that some benefits of accreditation are “accredited programs in journalism and mass communications offer the assurance that they have been evaluated by academic peers and leading practitioners and have met the test of the nine standards; accredited programs may offer scholarships, internships, and other
activities unavailable in non-accredited programs; measuring the educational merit and relevance of the program; and an assurance that those entering journalism and mass communications are appropriately educated.” Accreditation by ACEJMC is a measure of
the program’s compliance with basic standards and of how well the program achieves its stated mission. ACEJMC does not rank programs or compare them with one another. The accreditation site visit is scheduled for Feb. 1 9-22.
As part of the department's community service, and in partnership with the Hampton Roads Urban League, local high school students have attended summer bootcamps where they are introduced to media by faculty and mass communication and journalism majors. Photo from the Department of Mass Communications and Journalism.
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President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 6, 201 6. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
producing more jobs than it was losing and it has continued to do so for twenty-three straight months, creating a total of nearly 3.7 million new private-sector jobs. President Obama will go down in history as our first African American president, but also as one of the presidents who has done a great job in the eyes of many Americans. His plans have helped many people and he has always been an advocate
for change. “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek,” Obama said. He has done many things for the LGBT community by repealing the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy which ended the 1 990s-era restriction and formalized new policy allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in the military for the first time; it also helped to
make gay marriage legal in some states, which the Supreme Court later upheld nationwide. He has also helped the educational system by providing better nutrition sources and meals for schools and by cracking down on bad for-profit colleges. President Obama has done the best job he could do in his eight years in office. Some Americans will be glad to see him go, but many will be sad to see him leave.
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Brown Hall has much in store for future students administration, and everyone who works in the building—down to all the maintenance staff—happy with us and that’s a really hard thing to do." The newly built Brown will have a lot of the same features as the original and more. It will Construction of the new Brown Hall has been going on include office suites for for some time. Photo from Norfolk State University. the schools that are ...continued from front hosted in the building, as you to describe how opened in 1 955 and well as computer labs, you're going to be in that hosted classrooms, a meeting rooms, study place, how big it is, or how library, cafeteria, and areas, student lounges, it's going to be used." administration offices. audio/video editing The newly built Brown Hall Coming up with finalized suites, a TV studio, a will host the classes of plans for the building was multipurpose space for several different majors not easy."You have to social work, and a including mass work with people at proscenium theater that communications, different speeds and bring seats 368 people. journalism, political everybody up to the same As far as classrooms go, science, sociology, social level,” lead architect Mel they have been labelled work, business, and and Price said. “One of our the "Classrooms of the other subjects. It also goals at the end of the Future." They will come pays homage to the day was to have the in a variety of sizes to fit original Brown Hall, which faculty, students, the the varying number of
students for each class. Some classrooms even specify down to the very nature of how a student learns, such as distance learning classrooms and observation classrooms. The signature piece to the "Classroom of the Future" theme will be the floating classroom that extends out into the main quad. When asked what's next for the future of Norfolk State, Facilities Director of Capital Planning Terry G. Woodhouse said "The master plan is calling for the next building to be over toward the Rosa dorm. It should be a new science building, but we haven't gotten the funding from the state yet. We’re still working with legislatures." Brown is scheduled to be finished during 201 7.
Many bees close to extinction
by Omar Ross
Bees are dying at an extreme rate. Some bees have been listed as an endangered species because they are dying out and not reproducing enough to keep the species of bees going. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife service has proposed that a species of bees found in the upper Midwest and Northeastern part of the U.S. be protected. According to Reuters, the species known as Bombus Affinis is the first wildlife bee species in the continental U.S. to be formally recommended for federal protection under
the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The bees are nicknamed for the red blotch on their abdomen. Reports that the bee populations have declined drastically in the past 20 years since the late 1 990s is due to disease, pesticides, climate change, and habitat loss. “The Endangered Species Act safeguards are now the only way the bumble bee would have a fighting chance for survival,” Sarina Jepsen, of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, told Reuters. Jepsen predicts this
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Student volunteers also serve as reporters, A swarm of honey bees, located on a tree outside of the photographers, E.L. Hamm Fines Arts building, is being collected and videographers and graphic given to a local beekeeper. Photo by Sam Hughes. designers. Staff meetings proposal will heat up the published in the journal are every Tuesday and Nature linked pesticides Thursday of the academic debate about calendar year from 1 2:30 neonicotinoid pesticides, use to wild bee declines.Bumble bees p.m. to 1 :1 5 p.m. in room which are commonly 344 of the Student Center. are responsible for used in agriculture pollinating about a third Any Norfolk State despite many saying it of crops in the U.S.,an University student is fuels the declining welcome! Come build your estimated value to population of bees. In resume with us! farms of $3.5 billion. the U.K., a study
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by Toloria Gray
Phoenix Suns guard Leandro Barbosa, middle, drives past Golden State Warriors guard Ian Clark, right, and Andre Iguodala (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 201 6, in Phoenix. The Warriors defeated the Suns 1 06-1 00. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
The NBA 201 6-201 7 season has started! There have been a number of trades this season. Kevin Durant has been traded to Golden State, Pau Gasol to the Spurs, Dwight Howard to the Atlanta Hawks and many more. Lebron James and Kyrie Irving are in arms reach for MVP this season, along with Curry and Durant. Irving has been working his way up since his start on the Cavaliers in 2011 and James is hungry for another championship after an amazing performance in last year’s finals. This year the Cavaliers will have a better chance
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at improving their record with Irving’s performance. On the other hand, with the Warrior’s newest addition, Kevin Durant, with his playmaking skills and shooting range, he will give the opponents a run for their money. With the loss of Durant, according to the Bleacher Report, the Oklahoma Thunder and star Russell Westbrook will suffer. Already having an off preseason with a number of injured players, it is not predicted that this will be a championship season for the team, especially without Durant.
Although he may not see a championship title this year, Westbrook may have the lead for most points and assists this season, something no one has pulled off since the 1 972-73 season. Milwaukee Bucks player Giannis Antetokounmpo is predicted to lead the league in most tripledoubles and Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid is predicted to be this year’s rookie of the year, a 7’2” center from Cameroon. Overall, this will be a great season for the NBA with new trades and new energy that will keep you on the edge for the entire season.
Former Spartan Jefferey Short succeeds in overseas by Malik Glaspie
Former shooting guard for Norfolk State, Jeff Short, has taken his talents overseas. He now plays as a shooting guard for the Acros, a team in Albacete, Spain. Recently, the Spartan Echo had a chance to get in contact with Jeff to catch up with the former Spartan about his past and future career. Short was a two-time first team All-MEAC honoree at NSU. He also earned first team NABC All-District 1 5 twice. He ended his career at Norfolk State with a free throw percentage of .821 , averaged 1 7.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists.
When asked about his life after graduation from Norfolk State, Short said " Life's been good. I've spent time with family, friends, and worked on my game to improve in some areas. And now I'm here in Spain playing professionally." Jeff signed with Acros in the spring semester of 201 6. When asked about his reasons for signing with Spain, Short said "Spain leagues are very good and it's a good start as a rookie. The competition is also pretty good." Aside from basketball, we also asked him about his life in Spain and how he has adjusted to living there. "I'm still adjusting
to it actually,” Short said. “But it is very nice out and the people are nice." Finally, we asked Jeff for advice for current Norfolk State basketball players that are interested in playing overseas. "First, you must go hard and be consistent,” Short said. “Constantly work on your game to improve in areas you need to improve in. Stay humble and never give up."Acros Albacete started their season in the LEB Silver League on Oct. 1 after competing in the EBA last year. Hopefully, we will see extraordinary things from the former Spartan Jeff Short.
"Former Norfolk State shooting guard Jeff Short is enjoying his season in Spain playing for the Albacete Acros." Photo from Norfolk State University.
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Joel Caleb is the wide receiver for the Norfolk State football team. Photo from Norfolk State's football roster.
At the young age of six, Joel Caleb began practicing the art of football. Although Caleb indulged in other sports, such as baseball and basketball, football was the sport that stole his heart. His talent as a quarterback and safety began to catch the eyes of recruiters early in his high school years. Before graduating high school in 201 2, Joel Caleb signed on to play football for Virginia Tech. Joel played
there on a full scholarship before he decided to bring his talents down south to Norfolk, Virginia with a year of eligibility left to play. Joel’s passion for mentoring youth is what allowed him to obtain his bachelor’s degree in Human Development as a Hokie. Caleb is currently perusing his masters in school counseling here at Norfolk State University. With so much passion
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for the youth, Caleb will one day be a counselor for adolescent youth. Joel’s appetite for football will not end with the beginning of his career as a school counselor, however. Even as a school counselor Joel will be coaching football. He has been playing football for most of his life, and has assimilated many good and bad times. Caleb has had surgery performed on both knees during his sixteen-year football
career. Luckily for him, neither surgery affected his talents on the field. With over a decade on the field, Caleb has traveled and experienced many beautiful places. Although very grateful to have experienced many picturesque places, his favorite was the Nike campus in Oregon. With practices that include watching film, lifting and time on the practice field, Joel has very limited free time.
of Hampton High School, and chose Tech over several other offers. After putting up career numbers in his four years in Blacksburg, Taylor was drafted to the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round in 2011 . All he can do is run some said. He served as the backup to Joe Flacco his first four years in the league, only playing in 1 4 games. In 201 5, he signed with the Buffalo Bills as a free agent to a six year $92 million dollar contract. Since the change, Taylor has become the starting quarterback for the Bills, throwing for over 3,000 yards and rushing for more than 500 his first season as the head quarterback. In his second year as a starter, he’s done nothing but
build on his success, getting better week after week and proving to the world his full ability. Tyrod Taylor has all the tools to go as far as he wants. He’s in a position at 27 years old to lead a team deep into the playoffs utilizing his arm and legs. Dual threat quarterbacks are still frowned upon by some, but the more games he wins the more respect will naturally come. Taylor embraces his Hampton Roads background, as he provides camps for the youth and finds many other ways to give back to his community. He is a true inspiration to the young high school quarterbacks in this area with similar skillsets and an example of how far those skills can take you.
Dual threat QBs have roots in Hampton Roads
of his kind. He opened the door for young African American quarterbacks to have a chance to play with an unconventional style, a style that goes completely against the normal pocket passer that the NFL had become accustomed to. Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) Vick’s jersey has been during the first half of an NFL football game retired at Virginia Tech against the Miami Dolphins. after leading them to a national championship by Quenten Crider players such as Michael appearance in 2001 , then The Hampton Roads Vick from New Port area has long been a News, and Ronald Curry being the first overall pick breeding ground for from Hampton, the use of in the NFL draft. No superior athletic talent. All duel threat quarterbacks question he left his mark, and for Hokie fans they positions on the football has only increased and field contribute to a team’s flourished. The ability for could have never success during the course a quarterback to not only imagined anyone soon coming close to what he of a season, but the throw an accurate pass, quarterback is known to but to make plays with his accomplished. Little did the college football word run the show. In the 757 legs has revolutionized know that six years later area that is exactly what the position and the Tyrod Taylor would step quarterbacks through the overall game. The most years have been known to successful dual threat QB on the field and do many do, run. to play in the NFL thus far similar things. A Hampton native, Since the late 90s, when is arguably Michael Vick; the foundation was laid by he was definitely the first Taylor was recruited out
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ROTC builds leadership and offers a future
Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. Cadet McLean has been offered scholarships through ROTC. He said joining the program can help benefit students who may be in a financial bind. It can also lessen the financial load and possibly even take the financial stress away NSU ROTC prepares for a helicopter pick-up on permanently. The U.S. campus. Photo by Christopher Setzer. Army values consist of by Briana Hudnall important for all college loyalty, duty, respect, selfless-service, honor, The Reserve Officer students, from integrity and personal Training Corps is one freshmen to transfer way for individuals to students, to know what courage. Students who gain military experience the ROTC program is participate in the program and come to realize that and still work to receive and how beneficial it being in the army is not a college degree. ROTC can be. how they see their future, teaches the necessary Cadet Battalion will still leave with a skills that are pertinent to Commander Daniel becoming a leader. The McLean said that after sense of leadership. program prepares completing four years Cadet McLean speaks of people who have been in students to become an of Army ROTC, ROTC that are employed officer within the United students are by major companies, not States military. It is commissioned as a
specifically because of their skill level, but because of the leadership experience that they have received through ROTC programs. A person can enter the Army and be an enlisted soldier of they can become an officer. An enlisted soldier talks to an Army recruiter and attends Basic Combat Training without completing any other Army programs. These soldiers are known as the backbone of the army. An enlisted soldier is commonly known to be any rank below that of a commissioned officer. For a person to become an officer within the Army, there are four different routes he/she can take. They can direct
commission, go to Officer Candidate School (OCS), go to a U.S. Military Academy or join the Army ROTC. ROTC can benefit students with a wellpaying job straight out of college. The salary of an Army officer is equivalent to mid-to-senior-level corporate executives. While every soldier does earn a salary, there are also allowances, bonuses and benefits. The ROTC program also provides a mentoring program. McLean says he is active with his eight mentees. He not only helps them inside the classroom, but reaches out to them in their social lives. McLean helps to get his mentees connected with people who will help them to continue to follow an upward path.
Fall fashion falls over Norfolk State University by Kori Wiggins
The weather is getting chilly and that means the sweaters, boots and trench coats are making a comeback! Fall is upon us and that brings out the wardrobe is needed to withstand the cold weather that is here. With a new wardrobe, some people may have trouble putting together the right outfit. Don’t worry, because the Spartan Echo has your back. The first thing that a person may need to start the mix is a jacket and a scarf. While the weather hasn’t hit the lowest of temperatures just yet, most people have grown accustomed to wearing
a shirt accompanied by a jean jacket or bomber jacket. If an individual is looking to be a trendy dresser, retro rock band t-shirts have come into style. A lot of these tshirts have been bleached to add to the style. These spots of bleach happen to be a tan color since a majority of shirts are black. Color coordination is a must. Certain colors coordinate with each other. For example, olive green can be worn with mustard yellow. When it comes to clothing, the name of the game isn’t to match color with color, but instead branch out and experiment with different articles of
clothing. Color coordination is not as hard as people may think. It’s based off light or dark colors. For example, a burgundy colored button down with a light pair of slacks may not be the best choice, however the button down can be worn with dark grey slacks. Another trend that’s popular this fall is layering. Layering is putting clothes on top of clothes to produce a good outfit. Layering depends on the color as well as the article of clothing. Some may want to try layering a collared blouse with a cardigan over top while adding a scarf or pearl necklace for ladies, or tie for the gentleman, to give it some flavor.
People walk in front of Gucci shop in Monte Napoleone street in Milan. Associated Press photo.
As we enter this fall season, boots are necessary! Name brands from Timberland, Aldo, Michael Kors, Uggs and Nike are almost a must for the season. If a person loves name brand shoes, then to have one of these in the closet has the individual set in the right direction. With all of this fall
fashion advice, it is important to know that a person can never go wrong while dressed in what they feel is most comfortable. Scarves, boots and cardigans are nice; however, the ultimate outfit is what makes a person feel their absolute best.
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Creative Writing Club expecting eventful year The club shares multiple writing arts from novel chapters to scripts and other genres. Vice President Antonio Garland speaks about The William Carol Writers Festival all over campus. This event takes place during the spring semester and is open for students to take part in. The three-day event will consist of a Pictured from left to right is Antonio Garland, Dr. Gary reception with a special Wilkens,and Rayanna Jowers. The club meets every guest speaker. Students Tuesday at 3 p.m. in Madison Hall, room 256. Any will have the opportunity to student or faculty member is invited to attend. showcase their talents with its meetings that are held the poetry slam that is held by Briana Hudnall in James Hugo Madison each year during the The Creative Writing Hall in room 256 at 3 p.m. festival. Club is filled with every Tuesday of the fall “Some people could win up individuals who enjoy and spring semester. The to $1 20 just for writing a writing and gain couple of sentences,” said Creative Writing Club is excitement from the spearheaded by English Garland. Various poets artistic ways in which from around the Hampton professor Dr. Gary words are written and Roads area are invited to spoken. The organization Wilkens and President participate and share their Rayanna Jowers. invites students and faculty members to attend
works during this festival. The mission of the Creative Writing Club is to bring writers together from all over campus, no matter the major or classification, to network and to share their various talents with one another to grow and make better their craft. This year marks the fourth year of the organization. It was founded by former creative writing professor Dan Pearlman. The club, in previous years, organized various writing contests around designated short story and poetry writing. The contests would have first, second and third place winners, each receiving monetary prizes for their work. As members create their
artistic works, they could have their poetry and short stories of all genres selected and published in the Norfolk Review. The Norfolk Review is released once a year during the spring semester. “Writing is a fading art,” said Garland. “And there are so many talented writers on campus. Having this club here gathers all of them together so that they can share that declining art and keep it alive.” The Creative Writing Club is open for collaboration with other campus organizations in hope of bringing stories and poetry to life by way of radio, television and film.
Need for internet security is high
Internet security is a Suites of 201 6, McAfee not. These pop ups don’t appear just to annoy, so branch of computer LiveSafe holds the take heed of them before security specifically number one spot in related to the Internet. It internet security, followed a virus attacks. Another method is to often involves browser by McAfee Internet security, but also network Security. These two are have daily virus scans. These scans keep people security on a more the powerhouses of general level as it applies internet security. McAfee aware of the status of their networked devices. to other applications or LiveSafe has been operating systems. awarded the Gold Award It can tell whether or not Internet security is a very from InfoSecurity USA in they have received a important aspect of April 201 5, as well as the virus that is society in 201 6, especially Fine Product Award from compromising to their internet security. If a virus those of the millennial Computerldee. generation. If an Another way to avoid is found, the best solution individual’s internet potential internet security is to contact the internet security suite provider for security is lacking, this issues is to stay away could open the door to from untrusted websites. additional aid with the hackers to gain personal These websites may have issue. information. viruses on them that can The last tip would be to The best way to work on easily access a person’s keep the security suite internet security issues is information or device. In updated at all times. New to invest in a security most cases, a pop up may viruses are created each suite. According to the appear upon reaching an day. By staying on top of PCmag.com article untrusted website asking the viruses and being on entitled The Best Security if you’d like to continue or the lookout for them, it is
a great method to keep them away. It is always best to keep your internet security
updated. Most updates are free, but more powerful paid versions are available as well.
In this Oct. 5, 201 6 file photo, Hillary Clinton's campaign manager John Podesta speaks to members of the media outside Clinton's home in Washington. New evidence appears to show how hackers earlier this year stole more than 50,000 emails from Mr. Podesta.
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Luke Cage proves to be unapologetically black experiment went wrong, Carl Lucas adopted the alias Luke Cage, a man with superhuman strength, durability, and bulletproof skin. The power of this show goes beyond its superhuman features. The essence of black culture, legal corruption, and Harlem are painted eloquently throughout each episode so much Marvel’s Luke Cage is a Netflix original show that has that you may catch created a “Power Man” frenzy. Photo from yourself smiling with https://www.facebook.com/MarvelsLukeCage agreeance. Even its episode titles pay homage to black culture Carl Lucas, aka Luke by Tiana K. Allen as each are named after From the bullet hole Cage, played by Mike covered hoodies down Colter, is the first black songs from the hip hop duo Gang Starr. male in the Marvel TV to the sistah rocking While fighting to keep universe to lead his own their natural hair, Harlem’s streets safe show. Cage is an exMarvel’s Luke Cage from gangsters and convict who escaped has proven to be unapologetically black. from prison after being corrupt politicians, Cage experimented on by the found himself becoming The Netflix show the police force’s number premiered on Sept. 30, prison’s research one enemy. Although the and took social media scientist, Dr. Noah streets loved him, the Burstein. When the by a storm.
ideology of a bulletproof black man running around in a hoodie while fighting bad guys did not exactly rub the police department the right way. What is most significant about Cage is the fact that he knew that the police were against him, yet he never gave up. Not a bullet could stop him, unlike many fallen black men. His wardrobe consisted mainly of hoodies that always start off clean at the beginning of the day, but end up dressed in bullet holes by nightfall. The symbolism of Cage wearing a hoodie pays homage, in most viewer’s opinion, to Treyvon Martin. What’s more alarming than a bulletproof black man wearing a hoodie as he
defies what the police want him to doMeven if he’s doing good? The presence of Harlem was prevalent throughout the show’s first season. From the city spirit to the music, it was evident that Luke Cage was not just based in Harlem, it was Harlem. The show even had a guest appearance from rapper Method Man, who started the trend of Harlemites wearing bullet hole covered hoodies in support of Luke Cage fighting crime. Marvel’s bulletproof “hero for hire” has turned “Netflix and chill” into coffee dates and superhero fans into vicarious Harlem natives. The show is worth the watch just as much as the comics are worth the read.
Almost Christmas hits theaters this November movies coming out as well. Almost Christmas will be in theaters on November 201 6. This will be the first ethic holiday movie of the year starring many different actors and actress of color like Gabriele Union, Danny Glover, Omar Epps, Mo’Nique, and Kimberly Elise. Almost Christmas is Almost Christmas starring Kimberly Elise, Mo’Nique about a patriarch that asks Nicole Parker, Danny Glover, and Gabrielle Union. Photo from https://facebook.com/almostchristmasmovie. his family for a gift, and that is for every family By Jessica Toliver viewers are expecting the member to get along with Many movies are typical movies like This each other. They all have Christmas, Elf, Home alone the honor to spend five being released preparing viewers for and the Charlie Brown days under the same roof the holiday. Although reruns; there are new
without killing each other. But, would this be considered as a story that has already been told. The perspective on holiday movies consist of the same story lines; a family that don’t get along but, they are somewhat forced by a parent of family member that is sick or in ill condition because it’s the holiday's. During the holiday people look for happiness, family bonding and encouragement in movies, something that will keep spirts high and not make someone sad and depressed.
However, seeing the same types of movies with different people is humdrum to most viewers and not as entertaining. So will Almost Christmas change the dynamics for the family holiday movies or will it just be a typical Christmas family drama. It will take us as viewers to review the release of the first holiday movie of the year this November and the audience will have a chance to be the judge.
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