Tea Time with Tagwa: This nation’s justice system delivers anything but justice
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Tea timers, I am living in a constant state of predictable disappointment. My Blackness ensures dismay and sorrow that has historically plagued my community. From the shackles on my ancestors’ ankles, to the oppression of my people before me; the trauma of my Blackness is neverending. Being Black in the United […]
Tea Time with Tagwa: Aaron Rodgers needs to own up to his shortcomings
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Tea timers, as we near the end of yet another coronavirus-infected year, we carry along the controversy of vaccination. Many of us are lining up to receive our booster vaccine shots, while there are others among the population who remain unvaccinated. The vaccine controversy has plagued a variety of conversations. From […]
Schools are becoming tunnels into prisons
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor School has always been portrayed as this safe space for children. A nurturing environment in which the children of our future can freely learn without other worldly dilemmas. School is supposed to be a haven. But, that’s not the case for Black students. For many Black children and children of color […]
Tea Time with Tagwa: This season, treat the houseless with kindness
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Tea timers, my favorite time of year is here. The crisp, cool weather mixed with the smells of brown sugar and sweetness — the fall time brings so much joy to my heart. I roam VCU’s campus with a sense of calmness as the leaves fall and the warm orange colors […]
Tea Time with Tagwa: This season, treat the houseless with kindness
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Tea timers, my favorite time of year is here. The crisp, cool weather mixed with the smells of brown sugar and sweetness — the fall time brings so much joy to my heart. I roam VCU’s campus with a sense of calmness as the leaves fall and the warm orange colors […]