How to Sell to the "Negro"

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The Secret of Selling the Negro is a 1950’s film that comes up with a marketing strategy on how to sell to black people in America.

All Bad in The South

During this past Easter Sunday, at least nine states were hit with severe weather and strong tornadoes leaving at least 30 people dead, while also adding to the epidemic distress across the country. 

Is it Worth It?

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As a young adult you're taught that birth control is good for you when it comes to having sex. What you're not told though, are the side effects or even long-term effects of its many different forms.

50 Shades of Darker Skin

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The world we live in has a systematic image standard that pretty much says, "the lighter the better." It's known as colorism. Colorism is a problem that is rarely talked about in today's society as it is often overlooked by topics such as racism.

President Hampton Must Stay

Four days ago, a petition was published on behalf of the Lane Legacy Project (LC Alumni), to push for the resignation of Dr. Logan Hampton, the current President of Lane College. 

Social Distancing Order Extended!

On Sunday, March 29, U.S. President Donald Trump extended the nationwide Social Distancing or until April 30th due to the continuously spreading coronavirus. 

The Stress of College Life

One of the hardest parts about college is the amount of stress it brings on. College students often stress over things such as, their schoolwork, tuition and scholarships, everyday expenses, and (for those out-of-state students) their family.

Are You a Procrastinator?

Do you usually turn in your work ahead of time or are you one of those people who usually waits a couple days or so before starting their work? If you usually wait, that’s called procrastination, which is literally the act of putting off your obligations.

Coronavirus in the U.S.

The novel coronavirus originating in China has traveled into the United States. Last week, there were up to 12 cases of the virus reported in the U.S.
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Have you been following the news about the novel coronavirus? Do you know what it is and how it started? In December 2019, the novel coronavirus began to take effect and spread amongst the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.

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Although this is the first time scientists have ever seen this form of coronavirus, the coronaviruses are said to have been around since the 1960’s. The novel coronavirus is one of many coronaviruses. According to a MedicalNewsToday report by Maria Cohut, “Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that target and affect mammals’ respiratory systems. According to their specific characteristics, there are four main “ranks” (genera) of coronaviruses, which are called alpha, bet, delta, and gamma.” Before the novel coronavirus only the alpha and beta genres could be transmitted to humans from animals. In previous years there has been two global outbreaks from the coronaviruses. Although, between December 2019 and now, the novel coronavirus has spread widely causing at least 910 global deaths. Just last week there were at least 12 cases of the novel coronavirus reported in the U.S. The virus has been reported at least once in each of the following states: Washington, Illinois, Arizona, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, California, and Texas. In almost every single one of these cases the patients were all people who had either recently traveled to or from Wuhan, or people who had been in contact with someone who had recently traveled to or from Wuhan. In attempts to protect Americans from the coronavirus threat the CDC, Centers for Disease Control Prevention, has put up restrictions for any US citizen that spent time in China’s Hubei province around the time of the novel coronavirus outbreak. According to a CNN report by Scottie Andrew, “Upon their return [to the United States], those citizens will be subject to a mandatory quarantine of up to 14 days, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said January 31.”

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The CDC has been urging citizens to be knowledgeable of the symptoms of this novel coronavirus, while they have also been urging citizens to “follow the flu season protocol” for prevention. In other words, wash your hands regularly, avoid other sick people, and avoid too many public situations if possible. It is also encouraged for US citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to China.

Have You Updated Your I.D.?

By October 1, 2020 all United States citizens will need to have updated their Identification cards in order to fly.  

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Have you heard about the new Identification cards? These new identification cards are called “REAL IDs.” It is said that by October 1, 2020, any American that uses airplanes as a mode of transportation will need a REAL ID. The new ID card was put in effect by the REAL ID Act that was passed in 2005. According to an article published by Upgraded Points, LLC., the REAL ID Act was “formulated in the wake of September 11 and passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act was passed to ‘set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver’s licenses.’” Now, nearly 15 years later, the act will finally be fully implemented beginning October 1. After October 1, 2020, these new cards will be needed to travel throughout the United States for anybody 18 and over. The REAL IDs will also be needed to visit military bases or any other secured federal facilities. Citizens will have to apply for these REAL IDs, while making sure they have all the right and required documents to obtain the REAL ID. The office of the Secretary of State has put together a REAL ID checklist in order to help citizens through the application process. What sets the REAL IDs aside from a regular ID is that in most states the REAL IDs have either a gold or black star on the front of the card. The gold or black stars on the IDs show as a sign of compliance with the law. You'll still need a passport to fly internationally but as far as inside the country you’ll need this new REAL ID or another form of a TSA-Approved ID.  According to a Transportation Security Administration blog, if you don’t have a REAL ID after October 1, TSA will accept “a valid passport, state-issued enhanced driver’s license or U.S. military ID.” If you show up and you do not have a REAL ID or another TSA-approved ID you will not be permitted through the security checkpoint, which means you won’t be able to fly. The REAL IDs are available now, so all citizens should make sure to have one by October 1, 2020. Though it is highly recommended that all citizens begin the process of obtaining these REAL IDs. 

Greetings to any and everyone reading this blog. To begin my blog I’m just going to tell you all a little bit about myself, beginning with my name. My name is Yacine Ndiaye but many of my family and friends know me as “Yaya.” I am a 20 year old college student. I was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, although my ethnicity is Senegalese. My birthday is in June, so I am what most people call a “summer baby,” and I am also a Gemini. I am currently in my 3rd year of college. I attend Lane College where I major in Mass Communication. My interest in Mass Communications began in high school where I first learned how to use a camera and to edit videos. My personal hobbies include things such as cheer, dance, and listening to music. As a high school student I cheered all four years and I also cheered for a year in college. I’ve never danced on an actual team it’s just something I’ve always been good at and did on my own. So far while in college I have joined two clubs/organizations, which are the Pre-Alumni Council and the Mass Communication Club. My favorite colors are purple and pink, always have been and always will be. My favorite number is 2, for two main reasons: 1) I was born on the second day of the month and 2) I am my mom’s second born child. I have four siblings, therefore as I just mentioned, I am the second oldest of five. Growing up, I was raised in a household where respect & manners were strictly enforced. Therefore, I am very respectful of my elders and some of my biggest pet peeves revolve around the manners & respect people have for those around them. Something interesting about me is that I always do my own hair lol. I have really thick hair that is hard to deal with on an everyday basis so it's important to me that I keep it done and put up. I'm also a very picky person so when it comes to my hairstyles, I literally change them almost every two weeks. I'm also very picky when it comes to food. I will not eat everyone's cooking, especially if it looks or smells weird. My mother describes me as high-maintenance which to a point I can sort of agree, especially when it comes to relationships. I love attention but only from certain people in my life because from other people it's kind of weird in my opinion lol. Though in general, I'm a really nice and friendly person. I have a big heart, I care for everyone in my life and although I'm extremely self-motivated, I've always felt that I owe it to the people in life that have helped build me. I owe it to them to be great, which is what I work towards everyday.