Tag: BLM
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Mary Morello: The 96-Year-Old Activist Who Raised Tom Morello
Politics and the arts have always been closely intertwined. Rock music itself is closely tied to racial struggle which is why it emerged in a time of great racial and political unrest. Today many artists have been open about their politics, speaking on issues that are close to them and their communities. There may be no better…
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Dear Alyssa, Gigi, and Payton
Dear Alyssa, Gigi, and Payton, I remember when I saw the cover of the March 2019 issue of Slam Magazine. You all looked so fierce and determined to take the Mamba mentality to a new level. I was amazed by the confidence you displayed. 2020 hasn’t been easy for your families or all of your friends; they miss you so much. 2020 hasn’t…
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A Wake-Up Call for Jessica Mulroney
Written by Sabine Demosthenes MONTREAL – Around 3pm yesterday, I wanted to take a small break from a busy day of working from home. I decided to browse my Instagram for puppy pictures while my own precious furry son slept on his little bed in my home office. While I scrolled to see what was…
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I Guess We Saw A Lot of Karen Last Week
MONTREAL – The definition of being a Karen: A Karen is the kind of person who is unhappy when little things don’t go her way. They are the, “Can I speak to your manager?” kind of gals. The bitchy soccer moms of the friend group that nobody really likes. Here is another definition: Karen is a mocking slang term for an entitled, obnoxious, middle-aged white woman. Especially as featured in memes, Karen is generally…