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Malala Yousafazi: Education is a Human Right

"Malala's courage in the face of adversity inspires us all to recognize our responsibility in advocating for the rights of every child. Together we can create a world where every child has the opportunity to grow and learn and thrive. We can help fulfill these kids' potential and contribute to their success and brighter future."

By: Haidar Alkhabi

The History and Significance of Black Music

"Music allowed people to expand their hobbies of making music and allowed colored people to shed light on issues they faced. George W. Johnson wrote “The Laughing Song” to express the beauty of nature and the celebration of laughter. Johnson wrote this song as he felt negligence and ungratefulness from the society that he lived in."

By: Haidar Alkhabi & Eli Degener

Trump's Tariffs

" As some of you may know, President Trump is placing tariffs on all exports from China to the United States. These tariffs don’t just affect people who buy goods directly from China, they impact our entire economy and daily lives. With higher costs on imported goods, everyday purchases become more expensive. As prices rise, consumer purchases will likely decrease, leading to reduced spending, which can gradually slow down the U.S. economy. Trump’s tariffs appear to be doing more harm than good, and if they are not abandoned soon, the economic damage may continue to grow until new leadership steps in to make changes. These Tariffs and other Tariffs will affect the U.S consumers’ food production, food prices, car production, agriculture and farm sustainability, and the stability of our economy."

By: Haidar Alkhabi & Eli Degener

Harper Murray: How Mental Health Can Impact Your Sport

"Harper tries to normalize talking about mental health issues in young athletes and has a therapy team, she is actively focused on healing and growing. She also was featured in an ESPN sports story, Nebraska Volleyball star Harper Murray focuses on healing, normalizing the difficult conversation about mental health issues."

By: Edie Bell & Samra Halilovic

SHEIN Tarriffs

"Shein is getting more expensive because of the new US tariffs on low-value imports from China. Tariffs are taxes that are imposed by the government on imported goods."

By: Edie Bell & Samra Halilovic

Black History Month at the Brown School: An Interview with the one and only, Cordia Pickerill

"She stated that she really wants to emphasize joy and love, and the world is so scary and dark right now and she wants to create a real and connective deep level of understanding and freedom."

By: Edie Bell, Chloe Cotham & Sultan Kurdi

Censorship of African American History

"House Bill 1291 was passed in the state of Florida with the intention of banning and warping parts of history teachers could teach in the classroom. In order to protect White students from feeling self-conscious, the bill forces schools to remove all mentions of systematic racism, changes to how the Founding Fathers are discussed, removing any mention of the Founders owning slaves and supporting slavery."

By: Sam Benson & Noah Hedges

Why isn't Softball a Professional Sport?

"Softball, the female counterpart to baseball, lacks a professional league to this day unlike baseball with the MLB. Many people don't consider the lack of a league while other women's leagues thrive like the WNBA and Volleyball professional leagues or at the very least have consistent Olympic representation."

By: Sam Benson & Noah Hedges

Brown School Baseball

"The success of the team this season comes from solid pitching, strategic fielding, a smart batting line up, and the chemistry of the team that is committed to growth, not only their own personal stats or victories."

By: Sam Benson & Noah Hedges

The Rise of Black Alt. Influencers

"In a predominantly white lead space, Black women still shine through."

By: Abigail Bowles

Gatekeeping is Gross! - Three Female Indie Artists Poised for Stardom

"Whether through haunting melodies, Southern Gothic charm, or grunge-inspired alt-rock, these artists deserve their moment in the spotlight. So, the next time you’re curating your playlist, give them a listen, because it’s only a matter of time before the world catches on."

By: Abigail Bowles

Let's Get to Writing!

"Writing short fiction doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With a clear idea, some light planning, and a little self-discipline, you can write something memorable—maybe even something you’ll look back on with pride years later."

By: Abigail Bowles

DEI Discourse

In response to the Trump administration's executive orders aimed at dismantling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, KDE has bowed down to the order while Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) in Louisville, Kentucky, Fayette counties and Harvard have taken a stand by declining to sign a compliance form issued by the U.S. Department of Education.

By: Jamison Calloway

Underrated Food Spots in Louisville

"In any city,, there are numerous food spots that go unnoticed that shouldn’t. These types of places are scattered all around the city, either on some random street in the middle of nowhere or hiding in the hotspots around town, and we’ve made it our goal to search out and report back with the spots that deserve recognition: testing the taste, aesthetic/comfort, price, service, and location. Use these suggestions as a guide to find your new favorite food spot in Louisville."

By: Jamison Calloway & Kyan Hardison

""Decomposing Chains: Revealing the Truth Behind the Horrors of Slavery

Slavery is a serious and important issue that is now scarcely taught in schools throughout the United States. However, when slavery is taught, there are multiple cases of oversimplification and misinformation of what truly happened to African People who were brutally terrorized and kidnapped from their homeland and ruthlessly enslaved in the United States for three centuries.

By: Chloe Cotham

What Can Women do to Protect Their Health

Nutrition and healthy eating is one thing women can do to help improve their health. Many diets and tricks like the Keto diet, Mediterranean diet, Meantless Mondays, eat mindfully, making simpler/easier versions of the food you love at home, the DASH diet, and many others to improve your health. “Research confirms the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, including a 30 percent reduction in heart disease (the number one cause of death in women), an 80 percent lower risk of early death and a 43 percent lower risk of weight gain” (Johns Hopkins Medicine).

By: Alyssa Cravens & Samuel McCollister

African American Grammy Winners

"Beyoncé is the first Black artist to win Country Album of the year. Black people significantly influenced the development and evolution of the Country Music genre through musical traditions and performances; however, they often don't get acknowledgement of what they have contributed to country music."

By: Alyssa Cravens & Samuel McCollister

Climate Change is not a Priority for U.S. Leadership

"Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns driven by human activity every day have a long lasting effect on the Earth. Animal habitats are being destroyed and nature reserves are being torn down because of the large effects of climate change and our government is failing to rise to the occasion"

By: Alyssa Cravens & Samuel McCollister

Phillis Wheatley

"Phillis Wheatley is a female poet, who was also enslaved in 18th century America. She would often write poems about religion, love, and most importantly, the hardships that came with being a Black woman in 18th century America. Being the first Black woman to officially publish a book in the United States, Phillis Wheatley is easily a contender for most inspirational poets of all time."

By: Eli Degener

Devin Booker Makes Phoenix Suns History

"Devin Booker continues to leave his mark on the NBA and has potential to go down as one of the all time greats. He has already made so much history for the franchise and is capable of much more."

By: Egan Evans

The Great Muhammad Ali and his Impact on the World

"Muhammad Ali’s boxing career was full of many successes and trailblazing moments both in and out of the ring.."

By: Egan Evans

Madam C.J Walker: Her Life and Legacy

"Despite facing prejudice and racial discrimination, Madam C.J. Walker was a remarkable woman who achieved a great deal. Her legacy serves as an inspiration to activists, business owners, and women everywhere, highlighting the value of determination, creativity, and community support."

By: Samra Halilovic

The Discussion around DEI: Why Eliminate Progress?

"They are unable to see what they are stepping on as they travel through the world with these ideologies. We will never be truly equal.."

By: Kyan Hardison

Is Caitlin Clark "Basketball Jesus"

"Caitlin Clark has a huge ceiling and she's proven that she is better than a lot of the other players in the WNBA. She doesn’t let the doubters and haters affect how she plays or how she acts on or off the court. "

By: Kyan Hardison

Student Led Earth Day Celebration- The Environmental Fair

"The J. Graham Brown School environmental fair puts a spotlight on the Earth and our responsibility to it. The fair had many booths that showcased composting, nature photography, and Fairy House creation areas. There was also a fashion show, an environmental art contest, Earth Day mural group painting, seedling planting, and educational workshops around air quality and waste control. "

By: Sultan Kurdi

Black History in Nursing

"Despite centuries of slavery, segregation, systemic inequality, and prejudice including being denied entry into nursing schools and organizations Black nurses have made noteworthy contributions to this profession."

By: KJ Mitchell

Black History in the NBA

"As the game continued to grow in popularity in Black communities, not all of society was prepared for the growth. Segregation kept Black players from integrating with white clubs and Black teams were also prevented from playing in white-owned gymnasiums."

By: KJ Mitchell

Earth Day History

"Earth Day was founded in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues. The holiday is now a global celebration that’s sometimes extended into Earth Week, a full seven days of events focused on green living."

By: KJ Mitchell

Last Words of Advice from a Brown School Senior

"Make as many memories as you can while also not forgetting there’s always more to life and your story is still being written."

By: KJ Mitchell

How Does Climate Change Affect Certain Animals

"In our modern society, more and more animals face extinction every day. The main reason? Climate change. Climate Change has been ravaging wildlife, ecosystems, and our earth for decades, and I think it's important we highlight certain animals that have been affected by climate change."

By: Mason Walker

The Story of 2 of the Biggest African American Streamers

"These two streamers’ stories have proven that no matter what, and no matter your struggles, if you put your mind to it, you can be successful, and I find these stories to be truly inspiring and wholesome."

By: Mason Walker