December 20, 2024
GREATER HOUSTON EDITION African-American News&Issues
“Addressing Current & Historical Realities Affecting Our Community”
Vol. 29, Issue 48
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We the People Success is one of the greatest causes of failure. - Roy Douglas Malonson
SANTA SHOULD LOOK LIKE ME
NO DEGREE, NO PROBLEM
By: Chloé Richards
For generations a college degree was the golden ticket to success in Black communities. Today, that idea of what success looks like is being challenged by young Black people. Young Black people have found ways to make money from their phones, never having to work a 9-5, creating their own schedules and being their own boss. Simply posting videos on various social media apps or being entrepreneurs has allowed young black
people to make money that most people who work regular jobs would not make in their lifetime. The reality of student debt is often not discussed when young Black students are being told to go to college, according to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) 72% of Black graduates finish college in debt, a debt for many that is often never paid off. Many graduates also graduate and Degree on pg. 3 work jobs that do not require a
By: Chloé Richards
The image of Santa Claus has been a white man for decades. As our world becomes more diverse, why hasn’t the image of Santa changed to reflect that diversity? For Black people, this lack of representation is especially felt during the holiday season. Black children, see Santa, the gift giver, as a white man which can reinforce the idea that certain roles of importance, authority, and good deeds are reserved for white people. Representation matters, not just in media or politics, but in the very traditions that are celebrated by Black families worldwide. Santa on pg. 4