Katerina Mansour Staff Writer In honor of Black History month, I’d like us to take a moment and celebrate some of the amazing successes African nations have been achieving as of late. There is no denying that, throughout the African continent, there are many problems from security threats, to weak government, to dire economic circumstances. However, there are also many amazing … Continue reading Africa: the continent of hope
The Editorial Staff Fifty-six years ago, four African American students at North Carolina A&T State University chose to defy all odds by sitting at the whites-only lunch counter at the Woolworth store in downtown Greensboro. Despite being taunted, threatened and denied service, these men — and scores of others — continued their crusade for justice by repeatedly demanding service from their white counterparts. Eventually, the … Continue reading Looking back: The Carolinian coverage of the Greensboro sit-ins
Mark Parent Opinions Editor Last summer, Secretary of the Treasury Jack Lew announced that a woman would be replacing Alexander Hamilton on the ten-dollar bill. This decision, however, was not made on a whim. Instead, it was the result of an extensive public movement, initiated by the group, “Women on 20s.” Originally, the group was focused on replacing Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill; but … Continue reading Replace Hamilton with Parks or Tubman
Spencer Schneier Staff Writer There’s a lot wrong with the way most Americans think about crime, none of which is best exemplified by “tough on crime” policies. From national politicians to local officials, the notion of being “tough on crime” is often a popular one with voters, as many subscribe to the flawed logic behind increased length of sentences, mandatory sentencing and … Continue reading The sad legacy of “tough on crime” policies
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