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HomeAuthorsAlvira Bonsu

Articles by Alvira Bonsu

Alvira Bonsu

can be reached at alvira.bonsu@temple.edu. Follow The Temple News @TheTempleNews.

Opinion

My Blackness and my class aren’t mutually exclusive

10 March 2020 Alvira Bonsu

A student discusses how the media portrays race and class issues as separate causes.

Commentary

Black voters: Don’t depend on the Democrats

29 October 2019 Alvira Bonsu

The Democratic Party historically ignores Black people through ineffective, anti-Black policies.

Commentary

Temple, Aramark: Offer affordable food options

08 October 2019 Alvira Bonsu

On-campus food is expensive, with a lack of cheaper alternatives for those not on the meal plan.

Commentary

Mobilize for real issues, not just against Donald Trump

27 August 2019 Alvira Bonsu

People should demand leaders that offer solutions rather than those relying on anti-Trump rhetoric.

Music Issue

Excusing Cardi B’s behavior is colorism

09 April 2019 Alvira Bonsu

Letting lighter-skinned people get away with more is a demonstration of prejudice.

Opinion

College admissions scandal: Who really pays the price?

19 March 2019 Alvira Bonsu

In the wake of the college admissions scandal, a student reflects on her rejection letters.

Commentary

Don’t measure my Blackness

12 February 2019 Alvira Bonsu

The Diversity Columnist argues the Black community shouldn’t measure Blackness by how people act and speak.

Commentary

R. Kelly chose the ‘most disrespected’ people

15 January 2019 Alvira Bonsu

The musician got away with sexual abuse for decades because Black women are oversexualized.

Opinion

Navigating college friendships as an introvert

27 November 2018 Alvira Bonsu

A student describes her struggle to make friends during her first semester at Temple.

Opinion

Television needs more people who look like me

09 October 2018 Alvira Bonsu

A student writes about her attempt to find media that accurately represents diverse backgrounds.

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