By Essence Dennis |Staff Writer| Since Harper Lee’s debut release of “To Kill a Mockingbird” (TKAM) in 1960, Lee has never published another novel -- until now. However some critics are skeptical of the subject matter and relevance to today’s young adult fiction readers. Others are concerned that Lee is being exploited. In my opinion I believe that “Go Set a Watchman” will have a strong cultural impact given that the subject matter and themes explored will be similar to that of its predecessor despite critic beliefs that Lee is being exploited. “Go Set a Watchman” follows an adult Scout Finch who journeys from her residence of New York, back home to Maycomb, Alabama. … [Read more...] about “To Kill a Mockingbird” sequel creates stir
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Cultural appropriators are wrong
By Essence Dennis |Staff Writer| Cultural appropriation is an issue that warrants discussion, and students should be aware and informed. Cultural appropriation is taking another person’s culture and making it into some sort of trend or otherwise belittling it whether for personal or popular reasons. In some cases, people are more interested in taking advantage of the culture to generate profit, rather than having respect for the people that are a part of the culture. For example, Lana Del Ray caused quite the uproar when filming her “Ride” music video, adorning a Native American headdress and waving an American Flag, singing the lyric, “I believe in the country America … [Read more...] about Cultural appropriators are wrong