Hidden Histories: Journalism Edition

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Benny Armstrong

Coca vs Cola

By benny

Harvard's Grave Mistakes

Finn Mayeux and Casper Newbury

Harvard's Grave Mistakes

The Simplest Explanation

Salma Islam and Verity Gould

The Simplest Explanation

The Forgotten Pioneer - Oscar Micheaux

Wyatt Gold

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The Forgotten Pioneer - Oscar Micheaux

Salma Islam

Oscar Micheaux

The Forgotten Pioneer

How does racism effect pioneers of the film industry?

By Wyatt Gold

This essay is going to cover Oscar Micheaux, known as the first major African American filmmaker, and his struggles with racism in his era. He wrote novels and soon transformed them into movies, starting his own film company, “Micheaux Film and Book Company.” Being black in the early 1900s, there were many challenges to overcome while making a film, like budget, actors, sets, and more. His films, starring a solely black cast, were revolutionary for his time. He cast young African American actors to give them a chance in the spotlight, playing distinguished and complex characters, unlike the demeaning, small roles they would be offered by mainstream Hollywood. He used his films as a platform to preach his thoughts to the masses. He was an inspiration to all suppressed communities and paved the way for future independent film directors. I want my project to inform the public about Oscar Micheaux and the work he did that wasn't appreciated.

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Salma Islam

The Dynamics of Eminent Domain: Revisiting Urban Narratives

How are our institutions weaponized against marginalized communities?

-Ari Sinert

The Racist Subtext of Female Empowerment

Jade Vincent

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vyh8b-6TWV6qLTiMfW2oomtvgV8F_WFwEjZvWcN_V-s/edit?usp=sharing

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Salma Islam

How did sexism affect the life and public recognition of elite women?