Still the 2020 Tokyo Olympics are still going and we have been gifted with some surprising stories. There is a lot I didn’t cover, but it wouldn’t be a quick update if I went into great detail so have a good weekend and enjoy the rest of the Olympics.
Category: Commentary
For Your Edification: Simone Biles Is A Hero For Being A Survivor, Not Withdrawing
Biles Is A Hero because she is a survivor of sexual abuser Nassar and continued to be excellent in the world in which she and her abuser were introduced.
For Your Edification: These Would’ve Been The Most Profitable College Athletes
The Most Profitable College Athletes is based on athlete familiarity and popularity; the size of the school and the money the surrounding community has; and more.
Tap Into 5 Great Tunes I Enjoyed In June!
Enjoy these great tunes featuring Tyler The Creator, Kanye West, John Legend and more.
For Your Edification: The World Has Been Ready For A Gay Football Player But Is The NFL Ready?
This is a historic announcement because in over 100 seasons of play, the league has never had an openly gay football player.
For Your Edification: Is Juneteenth Being Recognized Correctly?
It’s important that we can appreciate the recognition of the day and celebrate it, but also at the same time know that we want actual effective positive policies to be made.
For Your Edification: The Phenomenon of Cancel Culture
Let’s examine this fear that has been socialized into the consciousness of popular culture. What does it actually mean to be “canceled”?
TheraPieces: Be Brave, Be Yourself — Asian American Mental Health
This Asian American and Pacific Islander month, take time and be extra nice to your Asian friends and family. Asian American Mental Health.
SoCul Staff Picks: We’re Getting Spring Vibes From These 31 Songs
Spring vibes are finally here. From Kali Uchis, Tame Impala, A$AP Rocky and Celtic Woman, we’re giving you different flavors of feel good songs.
Raury, Serena Isioma: Listen To My Top 5 Played Songs in March
Raury, Serena Isioma, Passion Pit, and more. See who made it on my top 5 played songs in March.