Renowned Rap Artist Flo Milli Rocks Bender Arena
ONI CHAYTOR | Nov. 1American University welcomed Billboard chart topping rapper Flo Milli to perform at Bender Arena for an AU-exclusive concert.
ONI CHAYTOR
State Murder is Not Justice: The Hypocrisy Behind The Death of Marcellus Williams
ONI CHAYTOR | Oct. 13The Sept. 24, 2024 execution of 55-year-old Marcellus Williams in Bonne Terre, Mo. is undeniable proof that the United States empire is not interested in carrying out justice–but is instead dedicated to upholding the legacy of centuries of violence and murder against Black people in America.
Tiktok and Cultural Appropriation: The Clean Girl Aesthetic and its roots in Black and Brown Communities
ONI CHAYTOR | Dec. 8, 2022TikTok has established itself as “the giant” of social media video-streaming platforms, as its users are relying on the app to view and participate in hundreds of thousands of trends that have been going viral on the platform. From dancing to cooking videos, Tiktok has become the go-to app for all things trendy.
Edward Enninful and How He Has Brought Representation to British Vogue:
ONI CHAYTOR | Nov. 7, 2022In the past, diversity in the fashion industry was essentially non-existent; from models on the runway to the masterminds behind the development of fashion magazine issues, fashion typically did not make space for Black, Indigenous, and other people of color
‘I'm Winning Ho’: The Fatphobic Discourse around Lizzo
ONI CHAYTOR | Nov. 7, 2022Celebrities–whether musicians, actors, or influencers–are unfortunately susceptible to bullying and harassment from society and even members of their own fanbases.
Critiquing Abbott Elementary Won’t Make it Any Less Impactful
ONI CHAYTOR | Feb. 17, 2022Being a teacher in America is difficult –– from having to set aside time to create detailed lesson plans, staying up late to grade piles of assignments, to receiving a low salary –– this job is definitely not for the weak.
Are Black Creators on Tik Tok Finally Getting the Recognition They Deserve? A Look Into Jalaiah Harmon
ONI CHAYTOR | Dec. 5, 2021TikTok has provided many of its users with influencer platforms, allowing them to express their talents through a variety of creative forms including dancing, makeup advice, and cooking tutorials, among other things. Since its rebrand from Musical.ly in 2017, the viral social media app has connected “TikTokers” with brand deals from a variety of companies seeking to gain more business exposure. However, with the structure of the app's algorithm, Black TikTokers receive less exposure on the app’s main “For You” page than their white counterparts, and are rarely given credit for the dances and trends that have undeniably contributed to the app’s success.
The Sports World Has Ignored The Mental Health of Black Female Athletes
ONI CHAYTOR | Oct. 13, 2021The discussion of Black treatment in sports through the lens of Biles, Osaka, and Williams. The similarities between these three athletes are very apparent: they are Black women and they have all been subject to critics' degradation of their character because they are Black women. Unlike their white counterparts, Black female athletes are expected to live up to "Black excellence" expectations and have to work twice as hard to prove their worthiness, all while having to cope with the intersections of race and gender-based violence that they experience, which can significantly deteriorate their overall well being.
