Marcus-David Peters Circle’s fence blockades Black unity
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Marcus-David Peters Circle. To most Richmonders, this circle is a political hotspot. It is where protesters gathered this past summer during the Black Lives Matter rallies. To me, it is our unifying hub. I remember when I got back to Richmond in July, the first place I went to was Marcus-David […]
AAVE is not your internet slang. It is Black culture.
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor “You talk white.” I’ve never been quite sure how I should feel when I hear that. Am I supposed to be honored or offended? I am articulate. I speak eloquently with minimal pauses and stutters. I formulate well-thought-out responses and provide my direct opinion. Words come easily to me. But I […]
Tea Time with Tagwa: Black history should not be limited to slavery
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Tea timers, happy Black History Month. This month, we highlight and celebrate the extensive success of the Black community through the nation and worldwide, spanning for centuries. However, our desire to learn and educate ourselves should not stop in March. We owe it to the Black community to teach ourselves what […]
Black lives should be valued far beyond February
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor It’s our favorite — and shortest — month of the year. Black History Month is upon us. White people, grab your wallets; this past year needs a hefty payment for reparations. Last year was a significant one for Black America. Our community changed the nation in unimaginable ways — that is, […]
Tea Time with Tagwa: Talk to Tagwa
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Tea timers, welcome to the new year. Like most of you, I’m hoping this one’s better. We’re already off to an exciting start — we inaugurated a new president and are waiting patiently as the promised change dawns upon us. The country is still dealing with a roaring pandemic, but vaccination rates […]