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10 Notable Figures for Black History Month
Black History Month is a time to educate ourselves on the contributions of Black individuals that have historically gone unknown, overshadowed and/or undervalued. It’s no secret that a large portion of popular...
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'El Mar La Mar' misses the mark
When you take on a project dealing with immigration, especially something as sensitive as the U.S.-Mexico border, one cannot discount how race plays into it. This was my biggest concern after viewing...
Letter from the editor
Letter from the Editor
PRISM is back! Welcome to our February issue. Of course, we celebrated Black History Month these past 28 days. I hope everyone used this month to further educate themselves on the contributions,...
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Gentrification is the new imperialism
Yes, another article talking about gentrification — but that just shows how important talking about it is. I grew up near Yankee Stadium, so I am accustomed to the sudden spike in...
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BSU celebrates a month of resilience
Many organizations do not get to see a continuation after 25 years, while some manage to prosper after 50 or 100 years. It is no surprise that the Black Student Union (BSU)...
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What does it mean to be Hispanic?
About 18.2 percent of New Yorkers can speak Spanish. That includes everyone from Colombians, Dominicans, El Salvadorians, Mexicans and more, but most infamously, the “Nuyoricans” — Puerto Rican New Yorkers. Puerto Rico...
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Recognizing the plight of black immigrants
America has a long, withstanding history of anti-immigrant and anti-black rhetoric. This state of intolerance has harnessed an environment in which black immigrant communities are facing a double burden of their legal...
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'Baltimore' combats racism on stage
To kick off its spring season, Binghamton University’s theatre department will tackle “Baltimore,” a play that almost blurs the line between a Mainstage production and the everyday life of a student of...
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Jaden Smith expands his horizons with 'The Sunset Tapes'
Jaden Smith, like the rest of his family, has been displaying his talent across multiple platforms since a young age. He has acted in a number of movies and shows. He founded...
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Amazon is not welcome in Queens
Amazon is officially coming to Queens. Great. Now what? If you haven’t heard the news, the company announced that it will be splitting its second headquarters, known as HQ2, between Long Island...