Kevin Kapenda, Columnist // Illustration by Heather Haughn Due to constant marginalization and underinvestment of women’s sports, there are few countries in the world whose most significant athlete is female. Christine…
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If She Ruled The World: The Year of Minority Women
Kevin Kapenda // Columnist Divisive politicians eventually reap what they sow. Therefore, it should be no surprise that after three years of Donald Trump, it was a diverse wave of…
If She Ruled The World: Tiffany Haddish
Kevin Kapenda, Columnist // Illustration by Fiona Dunnett Like music and film, comedy has long been a form of entertainment that has not only been segregated but has favoured white…
If She Ruled the World: Michelle Obama -The Democratic Party’s Closer
Why the former First Lady’s presence is needed more than ever Kevin Kapenda, Columnist // Illustration by Fiona Dunnett Fox News and the alt-right have been giddy lately. In addition to the confirmation of…
If She Ruled the World: On the Edge of Greatness
Kevin Kapenda, Columnist // Illustration by Cynthia Tran Vo It’s been said that it’s not about the destination but the journey. If so, then Hailee Steinfeld is just about there….
If She Ruled the World: An Ode to Jemele Hill
Kevin Kapenda, Columnist // Illustration By Cynthia Tran Vo Whenever I’m asked what I like most about journalism, I respond that it allows us to discuss matters that are uncomfortable but relevant….
Columns: Appropriation is about recognizing inequity, not stifling inspiration
HIP TO THE GAME Appropriation is about recognizing inequity, not stifling inspiration KEVIN KAPENDA // HALL OF FAMER If you’re in the public eye, there are few things you fear…
The exclusion and surveillance of Black lives in Vancouver
“I always feel like somebody’s watching me” The exclusion and surveillance of Black lives in Vancouver Kevin Kapenda // Hall of Famer Last month on Feb. 11, Jamiel Moore-Williams, a…
Black players, white coaches: March Madness and college basketball’s glass ceiling
Black players, white coaches March Madness and college basketball’s glass ceiling Kevin Kapenda // Hall of Famer No other sport tells the story of America like basketball. This is especially…