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Taylor Swift’s Commentary On Gender

Whether you pretend to hate her or have her album posters up on your wall, you can’t deny Taylor’s Swift’s talent. Or rather, her legacy. 

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New Girl: Police Brutality

Eliciting  hearty laughter and tears from every viewer, “New Girl” targets people of  all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds. Roommates and married couples come to create a perfect group of best friends that always leave you longing for more. There are also various  social movements that are highlighted throughout the show—making it not only entertaining, but also informative. In this article, I unpack Winston, police brutality, and new levels of perspective.

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Tupac Shakur: Behind the Scenes

We all love some good rap music - listening to it in the shower, blaring it in cars, or even falling asleep to J Cole’s epic lyrics. Rap has been around for decades, loved by people of all ages around the country. Whether it’s in your ‘workout’ playlist or ‘relax’ playlist, there’s always a different artist for everyone. However, most don’t look into the lyrics behind each song, and are pleasantly surprised when rappers talk about struggles in the community, and how we can move towards a more equal society. 

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Grey’s Anatomy, Sexuality, and Queer Pride

As the pandemic rages on, the media continues to highlight 2020’s social activism: creating petitions, gathering for protests, and spreading awareness. This year has highlighted various issues of injustice & inequality like police brutality, a lack of acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community, issues with adoption rights, and many more people are beginning to realize that these issues have been there all along.

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