Culture, Featured Authors

August 1619 – America’s First Sin

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Written by Jannah Bolds
Editor-In-Chief, The Bold Opinion

Late August 2019 marks the 400th year anniversary of the introduction of African flesh via the African slave trade here in America. 

Honestly, 400 years was not that long ago. Certainly much longer than the fight for civil rights 56 years ago today, and also preceding the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation only 100 years before that. So, it’s definitely safe to say we are still feeling the effects of those dark times in 2019. Some may not agree, but I would challenge them to look deeper than themselves in contrast with 20th century modernisms. Pardon my digressions, this is a topic for another day! Continue reading August 1619 – America’s First Sin →

Culture, Currents

Vegan Burgers? Let’s Take On Slutty Vegan ATL

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Written by Jannah Bolds
Editor-In-Chief, The Bold Opinion
Vegan Burgers? Not a chance in Hell.

At least that’s what I thought until I found all this hype around Slutty Vegan; one of the newest, hot, foodie spots here in Atlanta. Not only is it hot, IT’S VEGAN! Continue reading Vegan Burgers? Let’s Take On Slutty Vegan ATL →

Life

Not Enough Kindness

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By Jannah Bolds
Editor-In-Chief, The Bold Opinion

— The Golden Rule — 
“Do unto others, as you’d want others to do unto you.”

Since when did kindness become a lost art? I’m beginning to see acts of kindness praised, glorified, digitally documented, and even overly appreciated. “Overly appreciated” in the sense where people are surprised or confused on why someone is doing something nice for them. Have we become so out of touch or removed from such instinctual human habits that the simplest gestures become the highlights of our days? Not sure about you, but I think it’s pretty normal to just be kind, do favors, or show appreciation to the people you know and even those you don’t. I apologize, in advanced, for the rant, but I’m sure someone’s soul needed to hear this. We’ve got to do better. Continue reading Not Enough Kindness →