Women bear the blood She bores the birth and name And every month shame Fear of the disgust Embarrassed about the fuss She remains in blood Be clean with hygiene Products provided in schools, Shelters and prisons Fight for the flow now Fight for our human needs Fight for basic rights
The Sound Brigade
For the past couple of weeks my team and I, The Sound Brigade, have been conducting an experiment within the 7th grade classrooms of Boston Latin Academy. We are currently participating in the Lexus Eco Challenge for our AP Environmental Science class with Ms. Stafford. We chose a topic that affects our environment within and…
Tech Titan Alum Makes Monumental Donation By Amishai Goodman-Goldstein, Class of 2023
On October 21st, Boston Latin Academy was visited by alumnus and Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk, who donated one million dollars to the school for purposes of STEM education. Mr. Blecharczyk began his career as a software developer, and coded Airbnb’s first website. He currently serves as the company’s Chief Strategy Officer. Currently, BLA students interested…
How do we become more sustainable with our clothes? By Emma Ellis
In our daily lives, we don’t think much about where our clothes come from or who made them. What most do not know nor consider is that most of the clothes you buy first hand are probably made in a factory that employs workers who are being exploited and paid unfairly. Now that you know…
Is Education and Normalization the Antidote to Stigma? By Ayiana Windett
The definition of stigma is “a set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something.” In my opinion the Arabic culture is one of the most stigmatized in society. When people are asked about Arab countries they will most likely mention things like camels, various types of…
Fun Times at the Kakehashi Project By BLA Participants
Our trip to Japan 2019 was made possible by the Kakehashi scholarship awarded to us. We had the utmost privilege of experience a culture so unique and distinct from our own. Upon discovery of different parts of the country, we learned that Japan can be simple in certain aspects yet bears an intricacy that is…
Capping Brimless by T.E. Lewis
With the new year ahead of us we can expect a great year of rigorous academics, fascinating extracurricular activities, and most importantly a wide variety of brimless hats that do not cover the ears. This year the regulation on headgear will be more lax provided your face and ears are visible. I now will tell…
Is Shakespeare Still Relevant? by William Harris
More than any other author, Shakespeare’s works have been widely read and studied throughout the lexicon of literary analysis, from 7th grade ELA class to esteemed universities. His works are recognizable, and have been adapted in all manner of works from West-Side Story to The Lion King. Even I would be wrong to say that…
Treat or Troublesome by Nini Nguyen
Halloween is around the corner and everyone is eager to suit up for the night to be whomever they want for the evening. It is that time of the year, where children in elementary and middle school dress up to collect candy, and adults dress up to attend parties. To dress up is the main…
Piece on Teaching Effectiveness at Boston Latin Academy by Khymani James
Here at Boston Latin Academy, you are expected to work harder than the average Boston Public School students. You’re expected to get good grades, maintain a high GPA, and be a contributing, respectful member of the community and environment. However, achieving these things can be hard when you aren’t provided with the necessary tools to…
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