On October 24, 2024, Henrico and Hanover administrators came across a racial slur on the rear of a Henrico County School bus at a Junior Varsity Hanover High School football game. Both communities were shocked to hear the news of this incident.But, this isn’t the first time that slurs were used in the presence of […]
Author: Kalani Curry
Dikembe Mutombo: An NBA Legend’s Life and Legacy
On September 30, 2024, the world was shocked to learn about the passing of the former NBA All-Star, Dikembe Mutombo. As people around the globe mourn the loss of this amazing person, others reflect on his life and many accomplishments. Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo was born on June 25, 1966 in Kinshasa, Democratic […]
The Hardest Workers on the Field
As the heat of the summer sun shines down on the practice field, students reset once again as they go through another rep of their performance. The booming beats of the metronome tick in sync with the subtle whispers of the participants, reminding them of what count they were on as they marched to the […]
Mickey Mouse and the Public Domain
Steamboat Willy was created in 1928 and has been a part of the Disney family ever since. At the beginning of January, Steamboat Wille and many other beloved characters, such as Minnie Mouse herself, moved over to the public domain. This event could cause a multitude of occurrences to happen, for better or for worse. […]
African Americans in the Arts
To experience black art is to see through the eyes of Black people in America and experience the world through their craft. February is a significant time for the Black community to highlight important Black figures, whether from our past or in modern times. This year’s theme for Black History Month is “African Americans in […]
Music Makes Culture
Over the summer the beloved music genre, Hip Hop, celebrated 50 years of song and rhythm. Since then, people have taken a bigger look at some of their favorite songs and what they really mean. Some can be seen as a form of identity or giving a life lesson, others show emotion or just bring […]