Olivia Stay. I prithee, tell me what thou think’st of me. Viola That you do think you are not what you are. Olivia If I think so, I think the same of you. Viola Then think you right. I am not what I am. Humanity has always used deception and
Month: December 2025
American stand-up comedy has a complex history, especially when examining where Black performers exist within this realm. For much of the 19th and early 20th centuries, mainstream American humor was defined by minstrel shows, which were theatrical comedic performances. Beginning in the 1830s, white actors would wear blackface and tattered
What do we do when the artists who shaped our culture become the center of controversy? As accusations, scandals, and ethical questions surface around some of the most influential creative figures of our time, a pressing debate has emerged about whether we can separate the art from the artist. Michael
Museums are usually seen as places of learning and culture, places people go to admire history, creativity, and human achievement. But there is a darker side to museums that many people don’t think about. This is the long history of displaying real human beings, oftentimes people of color, colonized people,
World Fairs across the globe featured technological advancements, grand architecture, and entertainment for millions to see. On the surface level, these exhibitions appear as a space to highlight a country’s achievements, but taking a closer look, there is a dark side to it that advanced racist ideologies and harmed indigenous
Ivory has been used in art and jewelry for millennia, carved into elaborate figurines and jewelry items to adorn spaces or people. Ivory art’s beauty and difficulty to obtain has led to it being considered an exclusive and valuable luxury item. Elephant tusks have historically been the main source of
My best friend and I were walking to our dinner reservation in Boston’s Little Italy one evening, when we stumbled upon 6 glass towers that appeared smoky and ominous. My first thought? “No, that can’t possibly be an interpretation of the Holocaust.” Sure enough, the plaque on the wall proved
In July of 2025, Mattel announced a brand new Barbie doll, only this one was special. This Barbie was Mattel’s first doll to have Type 1 diabetes (T1D) and she sports a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), an insulin pump, and color theming to match global diabetes awareness symbols. On the
Every fall, college campuses are flooded with the same familiar sight: shirts announcing fraternity rush through a parade of corporate mimicry. The Patagonia mountain becomes Delta-something. The Nike swoosh bends itself obediently into Greek letters. Coca-Cola’s script reappears, sugared down into a slogan. On campus, I’ve witnessed examples firsthand: the
Though many awards were received during the 2022 Oscars, they were all completely overshadowed when Will Smith stormed the stage and slapped Chris Rock straight across the face. With a massive TV audience watching in stunned silence, most people believed it was staged. Smith subsequently accepted an award and gave