Two Killed and Five Injured in Shooting after High School Graduation in Richmond, Virginia A celebratory event turned into tragedy on Tuesday evening, June 1, when a shooting occurred outside the Altria Theater in Richmond, Virginia, following the Huguenot High School graduation ceremony. According to CNN, Shawn Jackson, an 18-year-old graduate, and his 36-year-old stepfather, […]
America‘s Dilemma: The Unending Tragedy of Gun Violence Graduations and Shootings: A Deadly Combination The joy of graduation season is undeniable. It is a time for families to celebrate the hard work and achievements of their loved ones. But, for too many, graduation season also marks a time of mourning and sorrow as they come […]
Biden‘s Air Force Graduation Speech: Political Symbolism Amidst a Pandemic Introduction On June 23, 2020, former Vice President and presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden, gave a speech to the United States Air Force Academy’s graduating class. Delivered remotely, Biden addressed the cadets amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and widespread protests against police brutality and systemic racism. […]
