Movies are art. They portray messages and themes that reflect our upbringing just to get ignored by audiences who can not see the so-called “big picture”. Official Secrets, a recently released film tells the true story of a British whistleblower who leaked information to the press about an illegal NSA spy operation. An hour and forty-five minute movie on a historical British … [Read more...] about Official Secrets
Afrofuturism
The Meaning of Our Very First Election
A common historical conclusion within our country is that the individuals who have earned the honor of being considered our greatest presidents were, more often than not, the very ones who did not desire the job at all. Rather, they felt a need to take on that daunting task as part of their duty to guarantee the preservation of our republic. No person personified this thought … [Read more...] about The Meaning of Our Very First Election
A Jury of “Our Peers”
The idea of “a jury of one’s peers” is an interesting concept. According to the 6th Amendment, all citizens have a constitutional right to a trial by jury, with an impartial jury. All defendants also have a guaranteed right to a “jury of one’s peers.” This is presumed to mean a diverse jury, one that represents the population. However, there are no guidelines or regulations for … [Read more...] about A Jury of “Our Peers”