The Beat of Royal Blackness
For the month of February, our school Friendship Southeast Academy rocked our amazing Black History Month. Pre-school through 5th grade performed in different programs to celebrate. Each class in the school participated in the Black History Month Showcase. The overall theme of the school program was “We Are ROYALTY”.
Jump Rope For Heart
his winter, Chamberlain Champions warmed up in the gym with a Jump Rope for Heart Program. The purpose of Jump Rope For Heart was to raise some money for the American Heart Association and have fun. It also raised awareness around school about the importance of being heart healthy.
Forever Evil: Rogues Rebellion
Rogues Rebellion, the graphic novel I read was amazing. It’s a DC comic. It is about a group of criminals called the Rogues: Captain Cold, Heatwave, Mirror Master, Golden Glider, Weather Wizard, and Trickster. They’re trying to save their city from the “Crime Syndicate” (the evil earth-tree counterpart of the Justice League) but also trying not to get found.
Friendship Tech Prep Male-Female Forum
On Friday, March 10, 2017, Friendship Tech Prep hosted a Male-Female Forum on responsibility and respect which are two of Friendship’s core values. We had many guests from places such as Sasha Bruce and the Metropolitan Police Department. These people spoke about the importance of safety, respecting parents, and respecting yourself.
America’s Militias: Patriots or Terrorists?
In America, today fear, anger, and gun culture have mixed into a dangerous combination. This has led to the rise of more militia groups in the U.S who claim they want to “defend the homeland” from terrorists. These militias are mainly made up of former veterans from both Vietnam and Afghanistan, as well as civilian recruits who feel betrayed by the government. Recruits cite issues like the Flint Water Crisis as a reason that they feel the government doesn’t work.
The Boxing Life of George McCray
I`m a young boxer who loves the sport of boxing. My current record is 13 wins, 3 losses 0 draws and 1 KO. I box on the Untouchables Boxing Team in Marlow Heights Maryland. We are “unattached” which means that we don't have our own gym so we go to other gyms to work out but we mainly box at Keystone boxing gym.
Cry Baby Brings Me To Tears of Joy
The Cry Baby album follows the story of Cry Baby, a fictional version of a younger Melanie Martinez. The songs in the album reflect experiences in Cry Baby’s life. Songs such as “Alphabet Boy” and “Carousel” are some strong examples.
Why Are HBCUs Important?
I utterly love HBCUs and what they stand for: the unity of black people. They show that young black scholars from different backgrounds can succeed and break stereotypes. They also provide a space for black people to fight for civil rights, equality, and black liberation.
Chance the Rapper Donates Millions to Chicago Schools
A lot of people don’t like rap music. Why? Some people feel that the lyrics are gritty, not positive, about violence, living in the projects, and use profanity. There is also the rough beat that can be too much for a lot of people's ears. Nevertheless, some rappers are making a name for themselves.
Springing Forward
Going into spring, we said goodbye to old trends, Barack Obama, different styles and old dances. This generation is creating a new and hopefully better tomorrow for the generations to come. If everyone has a positive attitude towards life in general, we can mold this world into a better place.
#Spell Like A Girl Featuring Aniyah Thomas and Kylie Hedgemon
Friendship Public Charter School Chamberlain campus held two Spelling Bees this winter. One was for grades 4-8 and one was for grades 1-3. This was the first time that two spelling bees were held. The second contest was for the younger students. Aniyah Thomas, a sixth grader, competed against over forty students in order to win the title of Chamberlain Spelling Bee Champion.
Chamberlain Black History Performance
Friendship Chamberlain Academy honored Black History Month with an epic performance on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at 6:00 pm. The performance was entertaining. There were a Chamberlain Dance Team, talented singers, and two lively announcers.
Hour of Code
The Hour of Code took place at Friendship Collegiate Academy on December 04, 2016. Hour of code is a global movement as part of Computer Science Education Week that reached out to millions of students in over 180 countries.
The Life Of A College Football Recruit
The life of a college football recruit can be fun and also very stressful at times. The recruiting process can be overwhelming because student athletes start getting offers early depending on how good they are. This constant harassment by college coaches telling you the same thing every other coach is telling you makes it hard to choose the right school.
The Miracle Child
Samuela Wolfe was 6 months pregnant with baby Ava when the baby’s father attempted to stab her in the stomach. On August 31, 2016, she was severely injured in this attack which caused baby Ava to be born three months early.
Mom of Twins Who Died in House Fire Pleads Guilty
Around this time last year, 2-year-old twin boys were killed in a house fire in New York. Now you're probably wondering where the mother was during the time of the incident.
Taming the Mane
Hair is lovely. It can be big, bushy, coily, colored, curly, kinky, locked, long, matted, nappy, small, straight, tall, wavy and, how could I forget, hard to manage. Hair at its natural state with no perms and no heat takes a lot of tender love and care in order to stay healthy. There is a lot of washing, oiling, moisturizing, and styling involved. Despite all the stress it takes to manage your natural hair it can all be worth it when you see it grow and how well your curl pattern has developed.
Friendship Public Charter School Online Students Take to the Ice
Have you ever wanted to learn how to ice skate? We did, and now we do! At Friendship Online Academy, we love doing school in a virtual environment because we can plan to participate in really cool activities like learning to ice skate during the school day while still getting our lessons completed!
Vegas Police Trick Killer By Putting Out A Mannequin
On January 4, 2017, Vegas police found a body of a 49-year-old homeless man dead in an empty lot. According to authorities, the man died of head trauma while he was sleeping. Police suspected he had been hit over the head with a hammer.