Adiah Michelle

Sorry, Reading is political

Recent discussions among reading communities have debated the impact of politics on reading, as it is often viewed as a form of personal reflection, intellectual engagement, or leisure. However, the act of reading is deeply political. The selection of books, the narratives they contain, and how they are consumed and interpreted can reinforce, challenge, or subvert social and political structures. Books are more than just a means of escape or relaxation; they are powerful vehicles of political influence. Literature, whether intentionally or not, shapes our perception of the world. It mirrors the evils in government, society, and politics in ways

More money, less awareness: how fame is making celebrities tone deaf

As influencers grow in wealth and fame, their increasing distance from the realities of their followers leads to a shift in how they perceive the world around them. So much so that two 30 year old’s get rich off of laughing at fart jokes and claiming Greate Thunbergs’ legacy to be “lisbon, lesbian ‘I shouldn’t be up here.'”

Depop is saving the environment: The role resellers play in sustainability

In recent years, the global fashion industry has come under intense scrutiny for its noteworthy environmental footprint. The rapid expansion of fast fashion—a business model characterized by the swift turnover of cheap, trendy clothing—has resulted in alarming increases in textile waste, excessive water usage, and high levels of carbon emissions.

Everything I Learned From “An Apprenticeship or the Book of Pleasures”

“She was living off a tightness in her chest: life.”

OG Artist Lori Lieberman Goes Uncredited: Killing Me Softly

Angelically, Lauryn Hill opens this gut-wrencher with quite lonely vocals – a refreshing yet gloomy follow-up to “The Beast.” This back-and-forth presents as a theme throughout the album, exhibiting the musical range of not only Hill but the trio as a whole.

Soulquarians: the influence of Questlove

On August 3rd, 1995 everything changed for hip-hop outcasts – Andre and Big Boy aside – Black Thought and Amir Thompson aka Questlove. The Roots are a creative achievement.

How ‘RUNAWAY’ Perfectly Depicts Kanye

It’s always been so amazing to me that you can listen to just a few seconds of a song, and it can bring up so much emotion and memories. The 9th track off of Kanye West’s “My Dark Twisted Fantasy” may not be the most popular, and calling it his best would only create a war.

“Before I’m Gone,” J.Cole is Preaching & You Aren’t Listening

The type of Hip Hop that blows up all over TikTok, pollutes the radio, and breaks charts on Spotify does nothing but degrade women, flex flashy jewelry, and promote the stereotypical lifestyle of black individuals – not only making it seem entertaining but desirable.

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Sorry, Reading is political

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Sorry, Reading is political

More money, less awareness: how fame is making celebrities tone deaf

Depop is saving the environment: The role resellers play in sustainability

Everything I Learned From “An Apprenticeship or the Book of Pleasures”

OG Artist Lori Lieberman Goes Uncredited: Killing Me Softly

Soulquarians: the influence of Questlove

How ‘RUNAWAY’ Perfectly Depicts Kanye

“Before I’m Gone,” J.Cole is Preaching & You Aren’t Listening