Prom, Class Trip, and Graduation OH MY!

Senior year is a stressful one yet filled with excitement! From applying to college to getting dressed for prom. However, when it comes to actually getting through the year, that becomes a problem.  "Senioritis" sets in about 2 weeks into the school year. Your eager to just start a new part in your life, so you're ready to forget the part that your currently in. You stop caring about classes, about lectures, about how you dress and act. It just becomes tedious.  It's just funny that, in order to actually graduate, you have to care about what you're doing during the senior year. It's okay to be excited just take into consideration the big change in responsibility that you're about to go through.

Sixteen, Pregnant, and Living in the White House

So there's a horrible rumor going around saying that 16 year-old Malia Obama, that's right Obama, is pregnant! What low-life came up with this false accusation, no one will ever know. One thing's for sure, they couldn't have been anymore more wrong.

Let's start with the "statements" made from the presidential family; just by the way they're speaking, you can tell it's fake. Like saying "white trash" and "tramp," or even "homebody" that's just way beneath their standards and class. As the presidential family they are expected to speak and act a certain way, but even if they weren't, I'm still sure they wouldn't say such harsh things for the public to see and hear. And they make it seems as though the First Lady is okay with her daughter being pregnant at a young age. Let's just get this straight, NO MOTHER IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD BE OKAY WITH THEIR DAUGHTER HAVING A CHILD AT SIXTEEN YEARS-OLD! I mean, why would they?! Just because it "runs in the family" does not mean they have to follow in their elders' footsteps. As a parent, you want your child to have a better life than you. Meaning, not making the same mistakes you made. It's just common sense people! People should just find something better to do with their life rather than trying to ruin someone else's.

What's the Reason for the Season?

Jesus was born on Christmas day. He, the Son of our God, became human to die for our sins, to save us. However, in the recent years, no one seems to care about that. Now-a-days, the sales and gifts are the most important aspect of the holidays. But how can you forget the reason for your beings?! Shouldn't just be thought about only during the holiday season, but ALL year! It's sad that we remember our God only when we need him. It's like a relative that moved far away and you only call when you want or need something. But that shouldn't be the case, you should call that relative every now and then just to talk and catch up. You should try to spend more time with them because you know they won't be around forever. The same thing when it comes to our faith. We shouldn't just believe in God when we're in a time of distraught our need, but all the time, especially during the holidays. If it wasn't for Jesus, we wouldn't have all these things to celebrate. Just take the time to think about that.

Racism Still Thrives

I honestly find it very funny that people just refuse to believe that racism still exists. No one wants to admit that the United States, Land of the Brave and Home of the Free, isn't a nation built off of racism. Let's face the facts, it is. Our nation is one built off of the variety of races, yet(like always) some wants to be in charge, someone wants to feel superior to another. Racism may not be as bad as 200 years ago but it's still here. Whether it be in movies, police brutality or even companies refusing minority workers, IT IS STILL HERE! No matter how hard we try tto hide and distract the world, there will still be racism here. But until people actually stand up and try to do something about it as a whole nation, there will be no change.

Initiation Gone Wrong

What action should be taken when a student trying to become a part of a fraternity, is found dead? A week ago today, in West Virginia, college freshman Nolan Burch, was found dead. As a high school senior, only a year younger than the victim, it really hits me that once you go off to college, you're officially independent. No one is there to hold your hand and babysit you, all the choices you made are based off your own decisions. So what do you tell a person that is making their own independent choices? How do you try to tell them that many those aren't the best choices to make? Personally, I'd be as honest as possible, maybe even a little blunt about it. But all in all, I wouldn't sugar coat anything because that's not my personality. Especially if it leads to danger. In Nolan's case, I wouldn't even know what to say to his family. How do you come out to parents who just lost a child not much older than me, that maybe his choices are what lead to his death? I would tell them that God has a plan and reason for everything. That maybe, he actually save Nolan from something much more worse that would've happened in the future.

Protectors or Predators?

Last night, the nation, maybe even the world was distraught by the unbelievable knees that the policeman who shot and killed Mike Brown was found not guilty. It makes you wonder how corrupt and fixed the Justice system is. Last night alone, I saw the most disgusting and disrespectful status/tweets/post on all my social media websites. There was people saying "why should we care? There's black on black crime everyday" or "He's white, y'all knew he was gonna be found not guilty." Of course when it comes down to it, everyone sees the case as one of pure racism, but that's not the real problem at hand. Police are supposed to protect us, bring us peace, and serve justice when it is due. Not kill us and scare us. American, black, white and every color in between, will soon have no respect what do ever for law enforcement officials. Why should we? If they're using unnecessary rough tactics and killing innocents just to "do what's right," I'd rather have the violence. Because if I can't trust the police to do their job, how could I expect anyone to cooroperate and abide by the law they set for us? Justice wasn't served, and it will never be until we take a stand. #JusticeforAMERICA

Like Christ during Crisis

What do you do when your friend, peer, student or even family member just snaps and go on a shooting spree? You forgive them. That's right, FORGIVE THEM! As Christians, and even in other religions, we are told to be like our higher power when it comes to treating each other the correct way. In the recent school shooting in Washington, a group of friends were shot by someone they thought they could trust. Shooter Jaylen Fryberg shot 5 people, two of which died, before turning the gun on himself. Among the victims was Fryberg's own cousin, Nate Hatch. Hatch had been shot in the face by his own flesh and blood, yet unlike his cousin, he survived. From the hospital he made the following tweet:

Nate Hatch's tweet from hospital bed.

This tweet warmed the hearts of those countrywide. How many are able and willing to forgive the person that could have killed them? For this, I applaud Hatch for his braveness and for his connection with Christ. Because in this moment, Nate Hatch was truly like Christ. He is an excellent Christian.

Uncensored, Uncovered, Unleashed and "Breaking" the Internet

About a week ago, Paper Magazine released it's new cover photos featuring Mrs. Kim Kardashian-West. Uncensored, uncover, and unleashed, Kim posed for famous photographer Jean-Paul Goude nude, causing major controversy that has "broken" the internet. Some are praising Mrs. West for her courage and edginess while very few others are putting her down. How dare she, wife and mother, pose and post such graphic photos?! Mean while Alyssa Milano, also a mother, posts a picture of her breast feeding her baby girl, Elizabeth and is being bashed by the public. It is okay for a mother to pose naked for the world but not share a sweet moment between a mother and child?! How backwards can this world be? Milano's photo showed very little, while Kardashian-West goes all out, yet Milano is the one being put down. To make matters worst, Kardashian's photo is said to be the butt of a racist joke. The pose Kardashian-West did with the popped champagne bottle is being compared to Saartjie Baartman, am illegal immigrant from the late 18th century, who was a famous freak show because of her unusually large assets. You'd think Kim would take offense to this? Nope, she's flattered. Personally, I think it's all absurd and wrong! Not only because she's being compared to an African servant used for entertainment, but because she has very little respect for herself. How do you expect to raise a child, a daughter, if you can't give be her positive  role model of how a woman should act and carry herself. As much as people say business and personal life should be seperated, they still impact each other. And sooner or later people will start to realize that, whether it be the easy way or hard way is all up to them.

From Oppression to White House

African Americans have came a long way. From being beating, sold, and treated like garbage, it's amazing how far we(Yes we,seeing as though I am of African decent) have come. Six years ago, America introduced to the world, the first African American president in the United States' history. Now, bringing diversity to the White House, the President has elected Loretta Lynch, an African American woman, to replace Eric Holder as our new Attorney General. Lynch is said to have come from a family of Pastors. The Huffington Post, tells the lineage of pastors in Lynch's family. Lynch, a civil rights activists, was influenced by her family's history become an active member of upholding civil rights. She's really connected with her religious side, it shows in her work that she does. I wasn't so shocked reading the article to find out how religious and kindhearted Loretta Lynch is. Many people expect African Americans to be the stereotypical, rude, "ghetto", and just outright violent. But in reality most aren't. I think there's two types of African Americans: Blacks and African Americans. Black people are those who act like the stereotype the name implies; dark devious and mischevious. African Americans are those who exceed the expectation people think they should act. Those who make a difference. That's exactly what Loretta Lynch stands for and works toward. What the article failed to mention is how Loretta Lynch got her start. You'd be surprised how many people got their start from a struggle,

Minority to Majority?

With election day being tomorrow, Republican candidate Mitch McConnell is taking the lead by 9 points as of November 2, 2014. With no doubt McConnell will remain a part of the Senate. He has not only captured the votes of most women, but also some Democrats! I guess that it's not always about who you know. Tomorrow will determine whether or not McConnell will remain the minority leader or will he become the Majority leader of the Republican Party. Voting can determine a lot, so if you're old enough and registered to vote, have at it! Change starts with you!

It's ALWAYS All About the Money!

With the recent visit from Hilary Clinton to Kentucky, the polls are head to head. Hilary Clinton took a trip down to to Kentucky to back up democratic candidate Alison Grimes. She talked about raising minimum wage and equal pay among men and women. This peaked an interest in not only the voters' but also the democrats themselves. Not too long before the Clinton's visit, the democrats took their money out of the race leaving Alison Lundergan Grimes, with very little support. However, the visit from the Hilary Clinton really sparked an interest in the democrats. October 16, 2014, the democratic party put their money back into the race of Kentucky midterm of 2014. The following link will further inform you. http://www.politicususa.com/2014/10/15/no-dscc-pull-kentucky-senate-race-abandon-alison-lundergan-grimes.html

Slow and Steady Wins the Race!

With Election day being a week from tomorrow, Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes needs all the help she can get to win the race. The polls are close, but you know what they say, "close but no cigar." What Grimes needs to is give the  voters the respect they're demanding for. Lately politics are anything but nice, and quite frankly, America is sick and tired of it. So how should Grimes take a stand to take the lead? Kill Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell with kindness. Playing it safe is the best thing Grimes could do at this point. She should make ads saying that she apologizes for the harsh statements previously made. Doing so would show not only Kentucky, but America that she is mature enough to be the bigger person and admit that what she did and said was wrong and most importantly unprofessional. Both McConnell and Grimes were being unprofessional with the statements previously made, but if Grimes can publicly apologize it'll give her the upper hand. She should also reach out, once again, to the women voters. She should do this by saying she only made the comments and ads that she did because she was very eager to win and in this economy, men always have the upper hand. The best thing she could possibly do is reach out and not only make promises but state facts on how she can and will keep those promises. Women are always seen at weak individuals, time to show strong us "weak" women can be when it comes to the things we care about most. And clearly Alison Lundergan Grimes cares a lot about this election.

All They're Asking, is for a Little Respect!

Recent studies show that the amount of voters have declined in the last few years. Why? Because now-a-days politicians never tell what they can do for you. Instead they just try to make each other look bad to discourage voters from voting for them. Well, America's sick and tired of the constant bashing and bickering! Where's the respect? The dignity? The peaceful interactions? Politicians are worried about the wrong things when it comes to getting the votes they need. All the low blows being lashed out, no one cares. We care about what benefits the candidate can offer. In January of 2015, I will officially be of age to vote. And when the next election comes, I want to be able to vote for someone that I will have confidence in. If they're brave enough to throw dirt on each others name, what will happen when our money becomes involve? What devious plans will they have for that? All I'm saying is, if a candidate really wants to get in good with their future voters, show a little respect! You got to give to receive!

Midterm Elections- Kentucky 2014
the Kentucky midterm of 2014 is a very important one. This year the chair of the minority leader is up for grabs. Senator McConnell has been a part of the senate since 1985, if he wins this election, he will become the Majority leader. Another important thing about this race is that Kentucky is a republican state and here we have a Republican and Democrat running against each other. However, the Democrats have recently pulled all their money out of the election campaign due to the fear that they will lose. Lately, McConnell has been attacking Grimes(opposing candidate) for her democratic beliefs, so why wouldn't the democrats be scared? McConnell has been making statements like how Grimes has views like Obama, which will eventually lead us to destruction. This race is a very heated one,  constant back and forth, head to head poles. Will it be a change in the senate? Or will the minority leader become the majority leader?